Your home is your escape from the world, and your bathroom can be like your own personal spa right at home. Running water in your home isn’t just an essential utility, it can be a key component in your comfort. Here’s how the plumbing in your home makes your everyday life a lot easier in many ways.
Tankless water heaters can solve the age old problem of family members fighting over the shower. There’s nothing worse than going to take a shower and finding out that other family members got to it first or threw in a load of laundry and used up all your hot water, leaving you freezing! Installing a tankless hot water heater could be one of the biggest sanity saving decisions you could make. But tankless water heaters don’t just save you from cold showers — they also save a lot of energy and save you tons of money on your utility bills.
Increase the value of your home with a bathroom remodel. If you have been watching any of the home decorating shows on cable TV, you probably already know that potential home buyers are very picky about any rooms that are outdated or in bad shape, especially the bathroom. You may think that the bathroom isn’t that important because you only spend a few minutes in there each day, but it is a major part of your home’s decor. It makes your life better by giving you a sense of pride because your house is as beautiful as it can be.
Turn down the hot water heater to save money and prevent little hands from getting burned. When setting your hot water heater to just the right temperature, you don’t want it to be too hot or too cold. Ideally you need to make sure your water heater is above 120 degrees Fahrenheit to make sure it meets minimum standards for most dishwashers and to kill pathogens, but the higher above 120 degrees you go, the greater the risk that children and the elderly could get scalded.
Make sure your dishwasher is running efficiently. Automatic dishwashers are arguably one of the best inventions of the 20th century and are a huge time saver. You want to make sure yours is running at peak efficiency so that you can avoid costly repairs and premature replacement. Make sure the dishwasher isn’t over-crowded or it won’t run as well. If you notice that your dishes aren’t getting as clean as they used to, run an empty load with vinegar to clean it out.
Turn your bathroom into a spa with a new tub. If you have limited space available in your bathroom and you can’t do a major remodel, you could swap out your current bathtub with one that has multiple water jets. But if you’ve got space and a willingness to dream and make some changes, the sky’s the limit when it comes to making your bathroom a personal paradise.
Getting a plumbing inspection could give you peace of mind. A whole house plumbing inspection may not sound exciting, but it can make your life a lot easier by detecting problems and fixing them before they actually occur. Plumbing repairs never occur at a fun or convenient time, so preventative care measures can save you a lot of headaches later down the road.
Hire a good contractor instead of going through the hassle of DIY remodeling. A lot of people try to save money by doing remodeling projects themselves. And while this do-it-yourself approach does indeed save money in initial expenses, it also makes the project a whole lot more difficult than it needs to be. Doing home remodeling and repairs by yourself will always take a lot more time than it would take a professional to do the same job, because you have to figure out what you are doing and learn as you go. When you don’t know exactly what you’re doing, you are also more likely to make mistakes, which can be costly to fix. Make your life easier by calling a professional from the beginning – you’ll be glad later that you did.
Make some energy saving tune-ups. High energy bills are a huge cause of stress and financial waste. You can save a lot of money when you install some energy saving devices, like low flow toilets, check for hidden toilet leaks (which can often be completely undetectable unless you check with dye) and switch to water-saving shower heads. Make sure you and all family members limit unnecessary water use by turning off the faucet while brushing teeth, too.
Have a good relationship with a plumber. Even when you do preventive maintenance and get plumbing inspections, accidents and disasters can still strike without warning. Pipes can freeze and burst and sinks can get massive clogs. In situations like that, you have no choice but to call in the professionals, and you don’t want to find yourself looking through the phone book for a company you’ve never worked with before. When you have a working relationship with a professional plumber that you can trust, it provides peace of mind and makes your life easier knowing that the inevitable emergencies will be handled quickly and competently.
When you’re ready to call a plumber you trust, contact Fenwick Home Services for your home’s plumbing needs.