Three Great Reasons to Upgrade Your Bathroom Faucets

June 22nd, 2016 Posted in Faucet Repairs
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Are your bathroom faucets outdated and wasting water? You use them day in and day out, but when was the last time you really paid attention to your bathroom faucets? If they are looking worn or beginning to leak, it may be time to upgrade to new faucets for your sink, shower and bathtub. Here are three excellent reasons to invest in new faucets for your bathroom.

  1. An inexpensive makeover. If you don’t have the time or money to remodel your bathroom, upgrading the faucets is a cheap way to give your bathroom a makeover. Just replacing the hardware and maybe adding some matching towel racks can spruce up your old bathroom, giving it a whole new look.
  2. Leaks cost money. Did you know that one leaky faucet can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water a year? Don’t let your money run down the drain and waste valuable natural resources. Replace old faucets that leak with new energy efficient options, like those with the WaterSense label that are approved by the EPA. You’ll stop the leaks and use less water for years to come.
  3. New technology. Beyond just beautiful faucets that are water efficient, you can add new technology to your sink and shower. Thermostatic valves that keep your shower the perfect temp or motion sensors for hands-free water flow are just a few of the many new tech options that are available for your bathroom.

Changing your faucets can make a big difference in your bathroom, from the style to the efficiency and convenience. With the help of your local plumber, you can transform your bathroom with just a few changes to your plumbing hardware.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Reviving An Old Bathroom With New Fixtures

October 25th, 2012 Posted in Remodeling
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Even if you cannot afford a whole new bathroom remodel, just replacing the old fixtures can give your bathroom a facelift. There are so many new types of faucets that can transform a plain white porcelain sink or tub and give them an updated appearance. Add to them a few matching accessories and your bathroom will have a whole new look.

Think of your new faucets as the centerpiece of your new design. Whatever style and finish you use on the faucets can be matched in towel racks, hooks, shelves and even your toilet paper holder. Many manufacturers will make an entire line of hardware to compliment each other. So once you have the faucet sets, everything else will fall into place.

If you are keeping your existing sink, you will be limited to faucet designs that fit the configuration of your sink. However, even if that is the case, there are still undoubtedly many new looks to choose from. There are generally four types of sink faucet configurations:

 

  • Widespread, 8-inches, in three pieces. This is great news, as they will fit most 3-piece sets even if they are not exactly 8 inches apart.

 

  • 4-inch spread. These are typically one piece that holds the faucet and the 2-water handles. This type will limit you a bit more.

 

  • Single hole. These are meant for sets that have the faucet and levers all on one stem.

 

  • Wall or deck mounts. This will give you many varieties to choose from, as you do not have to conform to the sink itself.

 

Once you choose the style and finish of your new faucets, your local plumber can easily put them in for you to make sure they are fitted correctly. Then you can add your accessories to match your new faucets. You will be amazed at the difference just those small changes can do!

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