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Our homes are filled with plumbing fixtures that we rely on. This isn’t really avoidable if you’re trying to live comfortably in the 21st century. The outhouses and self-pumping water stations of the past are now replaced by simple faucets and toilets that work exceptionally well.
However, some fixtures are not designed to get as old as they are, and your home might be filled with them. Don’t worry, we’re not trying to get customers to invest in fixture replacements if they don’t need them, but it’s definitely something worth considering for the reasons we’ll list below.
Today, we’re going to discuss why it might be finally time to have our plumbers in St. Petersburg evaluate whether a replacement is worth it or not.
Signs of an Old Fixture
Old fixtures can be easy to spot in your home. Sometimes they’re extra leaky or have poor water pressure. Other times they’re covered in soap scum or have rust on them. Any material, whether it’s copper, stainless steel, or plastic, is going to erode over time when exposed to water.
Take a walk around your house and write down or take note on your phone of any fixtures that you might be tired of. Then try and brainstorm when you first saw them, if they came with the house when you purchased it, or if you got them installed yourself. This can give us insight into just how old it might be and some other problems happening under the hood.
Upgrades Can Be Great Aesthetic Changes
Are you planning on selling your home soon? Or perhaps you’d just like to improve the overall look and feel of your house. New fixtures are one of the best ways to improve the aesthetics of your house and the selling price too.
Think about it, old fixtures look old. They don’t work as well and they usually waste a lot of water. Newer fixtures and appliances are efficient and powerful, and they’re bound to last another decade or more depending on when they were installed. These factors are all important to consider.
Better Pressure and Performance
Newer fixtures perform a lot better than older ones, especially if you’re trying to save water. Newer toilets, for instance, have multiple modes of flushing that can allow you to choose how much water you consume when flushing. This will not only make your home more eco-friendly, it will also reduce your water bill.
They’re Not as Expensive as You Think!
Did you know that some appliances have a lifetime guarantee? If they’re broken or leaking, this warrants the perfect time for replacement. Let our plumbers take a look at your home appliances and fixtures and figure out whether it would be more cost-effective to have them replaced. Or, we can simply help you keep the fixtures you like by just providing simple repairs and maintenance.
It’s time to contact The Clean Plumbers. You know … The ones with the bubbles on the trucks!