Do you find yourself staring at the faucet in your bathroom sink, thinking about replacing it with not only one that does not expose corrosive crevices around its edges, but also that is much more aesthetically pleasing? For months you have wanted to replace your old bathroom faucet — but do you hire a plumber? Or do it yourself?
If you are a do-it-yourselfer with no experience replacing plumbing fixtures (faucet), how do you find the right kind of fixture and the fittings to go with it? As a budget-conscious consumer, you’re most likely going to look for the best looking fixture at the lowest cost possible. However, low cost means low-quality. Opting for a low cost plumbing fixture to save money is not necessarily the right decision to make.
Cost
Although low-quality plumbing fixtures can cost less money than the name-brand high-end kind, you run the risk of ending up with future plumbing failures. When quality is sacrificed for saving money, the potential for frequently replacing and repairing low quality plumbing fixtures can substantially increase, and in the long haul, cost you more money and stress. Looking to avoid future plumbing hassles should always be a goal when installing a new fixture, or replacing an old one.
Quality
Plumbing fittings can vary in their level of quality, so going for high quality fittings will most often prove to be the wise decision. Low quality fittings can present problems such as poor drainage, flooding and water leaks which can lead to furniture, wood and drywall damage. Since plumbing fittings are not visible, most feel it is not necessary to buy expensive ones — a not-so-smart strategy which can backfire. Sooner rather than later, these fittings can surprise you with plumbing failures.
Endurance
Plumbing fittings should be considered just as important as the aesthetically pleasing fixtures they support. To avoid expensive plumbing jobs in the future, fittings need to last as long as physically possible. Good quality material is what determines their endurance. A homeowner will want to make sure that plumbing fittings last longer than any fixture, simply because replacing fittings, especially if they run underneath the ground and through the walls, will require more than just a wrench — the ground has to be dug, and walls need to be broken.
Brand Name
Just as plumbing fixtures behind a wall, under the sink or under the ground are not physically visible, so are the internal parts of “out-of-the-box” fixtures. Consumers may purchase a fixture based on a brand name, but brand name alone does not guarantee good quality.
So if you are taking on the challenge to replace your old bathroom sink faucet, don’t just go out and purchase the next space age model for its looks. Remember — what’s on the outside may not be what’s on the inside. Visit Business Name for more information.
