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Bidets are becoming very popular in the US recently, and here are some key points that you may want to consider before you invest in one.
Price Point: Bidets can range in price depending on the brand and functionality. Brands like Toto, will be a higher price but of trusted quality. Ones that you find on Amazon can be less expensive, but you will want to research them to see if their quality is acceptable for the lesser price. Toilet: Are you wanting to get a new toilet to go with your bidet or just get the bidet seat attachment? If you are trying to save money, buying the bidet attachment is the more prudent way to go. This can be a problem, though, if you have a comfort-height toilet already. By adding the bidet seat, this will make the height even taller. For shorter people, this can be an issue and you may find your feet dangling while you sit on the seat. It is recommended to use the bidet seat attachment on a standard height toilet. When selecting out the bidet seat, keep in mind the dimensions and how tall the seat is by itself. Then you can measure the toilet bowl from the ground up and see where the new height will be. Electricity: Most bidet seats or attachments need a source of electricity. This can be an issue because most bathrooms do not have a plug that is near the toilet. Usually the closet plug is near the vanity. You would not want to run an extension cord every time you need to use the bidet. There are some bidets that don't need electricity, but they only squirt the water at you, and it is usually cold. Electricity allows the water to heat up and have a fan to blow-dry you off. You can always hire us to add an outlet near your toilet so it can be plugged in. Bottom Line: Make sure you do your research first on whether it is cost effective to buy a bidet or not, and what option best fits your needs. If you need help installing one, or we can assist you in any way, please reach out to us and we can help you.
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I hope everyone had a safe New Year’s Eve. As we enter a new year, does everyone have their 2024’s resolutions yet? The common ones are working out, eating better, working towards a financial goal or improving a relationship with someone, but does anyone remember to also do a new year's resolution for your home? What goals or improvements are you wanting to do? It can be something super simple like change out a faucet or light, or it can be more extreme, such as a remodel or add-on. For me, I want to update my kitchen and install new vinyl plank flooring throughout my house. This will take some planning and money saving, but it needs to be done and it’s long overdue. I think we neglect home improvements because we don’t have the time, the money, or we're just lazy. Making a list of things that need to be updated in your home is a great start. Once you have a list, you can prioritize and see which ones are easier to do first. It will give you a sense of accomplishment as you cross things off your list for this year. Whatever your new year resolution is for your home, big or small, we can help you make it happen this year. Just give us a call and we can put it on our schedule! From all of us at Qualtire, we wish you a wonderful New Year filled with happiness and great fortune.  When it comes to plungers, everyone has them in their homes. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. When you think of a plunger, it usually has a wooden handle with a red rubber suction cup.
What people don’t know is that there is a difference between the shape and size of the plunger. The plunger that everyone thinks about (wooden handle with a rubber suction cup) is for sinks and not for the toilet. The correct toilet plunger has a slightly different head; the cup has a narrow mouth which fits into the toilet hole. Plungers only unclog small stoppages unfortunately. For larger mainline stoppages, you will need to call your trusted plumber to unclog that stoppage. As we enter the fall season and the weather gets cooler, this would be a great opportunity to make sure your water pipes are properly insulated. In Arizona, it can get surprisingly cold during the winter months, and we want you to be prepared. We do get calls each winter from people whose pipes ended up bursting because they froze the night before.
First, you want to locate your exterior water pipes and see where they are at. Some may be located on the roof and some along the walls. If they are already insulated, you will want to check to see what condition the insulation is in? Being in Arizona, the sun can damage the insulation and cause it to warp or become brittle. Make sure you squeeze the insulation and if you hear cracks, see anything that flakes off, or feel it break, then I would advise to update it. If they are not insulated, you will want to grab some pipe insulation from the store and fit it around the pipes. Making sure it properly fits allows the pipes to be fully protected. It is easy to add or repair insulation, but we can always come out and inspect it for you. Many people forget to check their pipes because we do live in Arizona where it remains boiling hot most of the year. We would rather help protect your pipes now and save you money. Don’t hesitate to call us today and schedule a technician to come out! It’s that time of year again...holiday music fills all the department stores and the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere. The holidays are approaching, and will be here before we know it. While running around getting everything ready, did it ever occur to you about updating your bathrooms? Are you tired of that old 70s sunken bathtub, that ugly outdated tile or carpet in the bathroom, or are you just not happy with how your bathroom looks? Did you know, the bathroom is the most used room in the entire house? In a lifetime, men average 2.34 years and women average 2.11 years just in the bathroom. If we are in there the most, why don’t we make sure we are happy about it. Give us a call today and start planning your next update!
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