4 Plumbing Upgrades to Get Ready for Back to School Season
Aug 24, 2023
A new school year can bring all new routines for families. Children wake up earlier and everyone needs to get ready for their day. Water use has a big impact on morning routines, especially with showers and meal preparation for everyone in the family.
As you start your new school year, learn how plumbing upgrades can make a difference in your family routines and improve the flow for everyone involved.
- Water Heater Upgrades
More morning showers means a lot more hot water use. If your water heater is old and inefficient, that can also mean a higher water heating bill (and some lukewarm showers) A more efficient upgrade will use less energy and supply your home with hot water for longer.
A plumber will inspect your current hot water system setup and give you a wide range of upgrade options based on availability and budget.
- Shower Head Upgrades and Improved Water Pressure
Families typically have to use the bathroom for multiple uses in the morning. If you have a clogged or weak shower head, then your showers could take longer and delay everyone’s schedule. A plumber can install a new shower head to increase the water pressure and improve the way people shower.
In some cases, the lack of water pressure could come from another source in the home. For example, a leaking water pipe could reduce the amount of water pressure in the home. A full inspection of the shower and multiple water pressure tests can improve performance and provide you with better water pressure and faster showers.
Increased water pressure will reduce the amount of time taken to rinse off suds, shampoo, and other products.
- Garbage Disposal Installation
Back-to-school routines may include morning breakfasts, prepared lunches, and snacks after school. Along with the food prep, you may have a lot of food waste after you prepare each item. Decrease the amount of time you take to clean up with a garbage disposal installation.
A garbage disposal allows you to easily clean up food waste. A plumber can install a garbage disposal in your main kitchen sink, but you have other options as well. For example, you could install a garbage disposal in an island sink if you do most of your food prep on a kitchen island.
- Water Filtration Systems
Using reusable water bottles for school and work is a great way to save money and the environment. But you might want to install a water filtration system to be sure your tap water is clean and healthy for your loved ones to drink.
A plumber can install a water filtration system that cleans water at the tap, removes bacteria, and ensures the water remains clean. A plumber can perform water tests on the home to tell you what your water contains and how the filtration system provides clean options.
The water filtration system can expand to every water source in the home. If you have a refrigerator that creates ice, then the filtration system will give you clean ice you can also use within a child’s water bottle. Once you transition away from plastic bottles, you can create a clean and effective way to send drinks to school each day.
For more information on plumbing upgrades, contact us at DK Plumbing. We can complete upgrade installations and test out everything to ensure your home plumbing runs smoothly for the new school year.