If you want to upgrade your home without undergoing a major remodel, consider upgrading a few common plumbing fixtures. You can make a difference in the appearance of your kitchen, bathroom, or other areas of your home by updating the following plumbing fixtures in your home.

Plumbing is an imperative part of your home's function and family's needs. From washing clothes and taking a shower to doing the daily dishes and disposing of waste, it is easy to see the importance of your showers, tubs, toilets, faucets, sinks, and plumbing and septic lines. Your standard plumbing fixtures and appliances use a great deal of water and energy, which can negatively affect the environment while increasing your monthly water and electricity bills. Thankfully, help is available. With these eco-friendly plumbing fixtures , you can conserve water, energy, and money.

Is it time to change out your pump and pressure tank on your well water system? There are several ways to ensure your water system is suitable and reliable after the swap. Here's what you should do. 

If you have a vacation home that you only spend a few weeks in each year and it is time to replace the hot water heater, then you should consider installing a tankless hot water heater instead of a conventional hot water tank. Tankless water heaters work well in every home, but they are an especially great choice for vacation homes. This post lists four reasons you should install a tankless water heater in your vacation home.

CPVC (Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride) pipe is a type of plastic pipe that can be used for water supply lines inside your home, as opposed to PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) pipe, which is only suitable for drainage. This type of pipe has many advantages over galvanized steel or copper pipe. The material itself is less expensive and installation is less labor intensive than either of the metallic options. CPVC pipe will not rust or corrode from age or exposure to harsh contaminants in the local water supply, and can connect easily to existing galvanized or copper lines through the use of conversion fittings that are specially designed for that use. Best of all, installation of CPVC piping involves the use of a type of adhesive cement for connections, eliminating the need for soldering as with copper pipe or wrestling with heavy galvanized pipe to make threaded connections.

Whether you're renovating your bathroom, need some new plumbing fixtures or just need to find replacement parts for a leaky faucet, knowing what type of faucet you have is critical. The more you know about your current faucet, the easier it will be to find replacement parts or to decide on a new model.  Bathroom faucets can be categorized by several criteria, such as the type of mount or the internal function of the faucet. Here are the basics of each of these and how to tell which category your faucet falls into, as well as what that means for your renovation or replacement faucet.

Warm water is a homeowner’s favorite comfort, but it’s one that's often taken for granted. When you're between water heaters or when your heater is malfunctioning and won't supply you with hot showers, you can't take it for granted; you have to think seriously about choosing a replacement. The replacement water heater you choose should fit your volume needs, your budget, and your living situation. Here are some tips for how to choose based on these variables.

A gas water heater is an excellent addition to a home when you need a reliable source of warm, clean water. However, it may break down eventually. In which case, you need to be able to perform some basic maintenance.

There’s a whole debate out there on whether it’s best to purchase a water heater with a tank or one that is tankless. However, the truth is that both have advantages. Therefore, when it comes down to the final purchase, it is entirely up to the homeowners’ personal preferences. Some simple tips can help assist in the choice. Space - For the installation of a water heater, homeowners should first consider the amount of space they have. The size of the space where the water heater has to be located can be a determining factor of which type to purchase. Budget - Homeowner budgets have a large impact on which water heater to choose. The cost of water heaters varies depending on the capacity of the heater. Other factors include short-term savings versus long-term savings. Installation - Both tanked and tankless water heaters require installation by a licensed plumber. Depending the age of the home and the wiring, one type water heater may be recommended over another, especially if any additional wiring may be required to be in compliance with local building codes. After homeowners have all the information, they can then make an informed decision on which type of water heater to purchase. To find the right water heater for your home, contact Universal Plumbing Supply at 713-225-2800.