Just like everything else in your home, your bathroom fixtures are going to need to be upgraded. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it, right? That might not always be the case.
Orange County plumbing is no different from any other plumbing around the country and we are here to explain the benefits of upgrading bathroom fixtures.
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Safety Reasons
You might have disabled or elderly relatives in your family. They are going to need to use the bathroom safely. When upgrading bathroom fixtures, you can add things for safety measures.
For example, you can add a rail in the shower (or tub) area that could be used to help people get in and out of the tub with ease. Speaking of the shower/tub area, you can have it upgraded so that the surface is slip-free.
Making the showerhead easy to be removed for washing the body will make everyone’s lives easier. Even adding a shower seat will make bathing easier for them. Falls are the leading injury among the elderly. Why not have the bathroom one less place to be dangerous?
Changes Things Up
Things around the house could get so boring. It’s okay to remodel your house. It is where you live after all. Have you looked at your tub and thought that it was time to get a new one?
Some of your fixtures could be out of date and not up to code. Maybe you thought of upgrading the sink to a double. Your style might have changed over time and you just want something different. Take the time to look up the exact styles and the prices of what upgrades are going to cost.
Adding Value to the House
Eventually, you will end up moving out of your house. There are certain things that will drive a price up or down. The fixtures in your bathroom will be no different. Adding a double sink will drive up the price of your house.
Other examples that will add value to your home would be adding a shower seat or a Jacuzzi tub. A steam shower could make your bathroom that much more valuable. When the time comes to sell your house, you will get a good price from the new owners.
Saves You Money
There is nothing worse than having a leaky faucet. But did you know that it could lead to more problems further down the line? It costs more money to have work done on a leak when it is too late. However, there is such a thing as a faucet being fixed too many times to the point that it won’t help. In that case, it would be better to upgrade shower heads and faucets. Maybe get something that will not leak so easily. Upgrading the bathroom fixtures will end up saving you money that you would’ve lost on repairs.
You Won’t End Up Wasting Water
Do you remember the song “Don’t Waste Water” on Sesame Street? Well, upgrading bathroom fixtures could help you save more water. People who are driven to save the planet are going to want to hear this. When you upgrade them, you are reducing water pressure. Not only will you help to save the environment, but you will also be saving money. New bathroom fixtures will cut down the cost of your water bills. The best part is that it is so easy. If you replace an old showerhead with a newer model, you will lower the flow of the water. That alone could not only do a little bit to save the planet, but your bill will look so much better.
It is okay to make upgrades around your bathroom. Your fixtures need them after all. You will not only come away with a better bathroom, but you could end up saving money and the planet.