August 1, 2011 | 
Author General Plumbing, your West Palm Beach plumbing company, understands Aging in Place. Aging in Place is a term used for individuals who need extended care as they become older and want to stay in the comfort of their own home. Plumbing remodeling for Aging in Place is important for the safety and consideration of a senior citizen or other individual for at home care.
In a recent Aging in Place home modification press release, the West Palm Beach plumber explains their service:
West Palm Beach plumber, General Plumbing offers home remodeling service in the Palm Beach and surrounding counties. Home remodeling for aging in place is an important part of making this choice successful and the transition smooth. General will work with and around you before, during, and after the remodel process. Choosing the right fixtures and look for your age in place modifications can help keep the feel of your home the same as it was before. Your overall health is as much emotional as it is physical.
General Plumbing specializes in Aging in Place services for your home and is available to look at your needs by scheduling service through their website or giving your West Palm Beach FL plumber a call at 1-866-436-7586.
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As any homeowner or renter knows, there are few things worse than the lack of a sufficient shower in the morning. Be it a cold shower or simply low-pressure, a mediocre morning shower can get your entire day off on the wrong foot. In order to solve this problem efficiently, one must find the root cause of their shower woes. Our West Palm Beach FL plumbing technicians at General Plumbing are here to help you determine the reasons for low-pressure.
One of the most common causes of a low-pressure shower may not even have anything to do with your home. It could be due to those around you, or if you’re in an apartment, the other tenants in your building. If you notice that your lack of water pressure only really occurs at a certain time in the morning, this could be due to your neighbors and fellow residents all taking a shower at the same time, rushing to get ready for their 9-5 job. The good news here is that there’s nothing you can do about this, besides rise a little earlier.
Another cause for insufficient water pressure would be mineral deposits. These are fairly common, as minerals can build up in your pipes over time as you use your water, be it in your faucet or showerhead. Thankfully for you, these are fairly simple to take care of. By simply unscrewing your showerhead or faucet and giving and cleaning it out, you can break down the mineral buildup and give yourself a better flow.
As always, however, a low-pressure shower could be indicative of a larger problem looming, such as a leak. If the problem persists, call our West Palm Beach FL plumbing experts, as we are here to service your every plumbing need. Give us a call at 1-866-436-7586 or contact us online today.
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Purchasing water is a popular trend these days. From the gym to the grocery store people are carrying bought plastic water bottles. A water filtration system can ease the cost and preserve the quality of water you already pay the city to use in your own home. Your West Palm Beach Florida water filtration plumbing service can install and service water treatment and softeners for your home.
Bottled water is cleaner, healthier and tastes better than tap water. House tap water often contains the taste and odor of chlorine, lead, mercury, agricultural pollutants and often local sediment. These pollutants can come from corroded plumbing systems, decay, landfill run-off or local croplands. Unfiltered house water not only affects your drinking water, but the water you use for laundry, washing your hands, and washing off in the shower. What if you could have that same clean, healthy, tasty water without having to go to the store or recycle bottles after use?
General Plumbing, your local West Palm Beach FL plumbing service, can provide a professionally installed home water filtration system. Our water filter and water softener systems will guarantee purified water throughout your home. From drinking water to faucet, shower, and laundry water; your water will be clean and healthy.
General Plumbing will also check the water for hardness, iron and PH levels. Treating your water efficiently is just as important as having clean water on hand. Our most valuable resource, water, should be treated as such and your West Palm Beach plumber is here with expertise on local water conditions and how to treat them.
Give our West Palm Beach FL plumbing service a call today or request service online.
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Many homes still have regular, old style bathtubs in them sometimes dating back to the 1950’s. Often when renovation or moving into a new home, the bathroom is the first project. General Plumbing in West Palm Beach , Florida, can help you with that as well as choosing which type of bathtub best suits your needs.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool tubs are a top-of-the line option when it comes to making your home your own. They comes in many sizes including a luxurious 435 feet but also down to 5 feet to fit the standard tub spaces. These tubs do require professionals like General plumbers because often the weight of the tub itself as well as the water can be too much for a home especially located on the top floor. As the installer, our West Palm Beach plumber will fix any weight issues you might have.
Spa Tubs
Spa Bathtubs are often a great choice if you’re looking for a less expensive version of a whirlpool. These come in more standard shapes and sizes while still offering the many amenities like the change in pressures for a relaxing massage.
Acrylic Tubs
Choosing a standard acrylic tub is sometimes a smart choice. This is probably one of the most durable types of tubs while still being slightly stylish, it is practical. This lightweight bathtub is resistant to chipping and cracking as well as inexpensive. This is usually the standard type a house comes with.
Cast Iron
Cast Iron bathtubs are the most expensive type of tub, but are well worth the extra bucks. These tubs are formed by pouring iron into a mold. Due to the material, these tubs are nearly impossible to scratch and are chemical resistant.
For all your bathtub remodeling needs contact General Plumbing in West Palm Beach
1-866-436-7586
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It’s summer, and this is the most common time for home buyers to search the West Palm Beach real estate market. Unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of problems that may exist in a home that are not found by inspectors, especially plumbing leaks and poor plumbing systems. Before buying a home filled with plumbing repair needs, be sure to check out the various plumbing fixtures so you know what you’re getting yourself into.
In the bathroom, be sure to inspect the floor; look around the base of the toilet for water damage, and test to make sure there are no soft spots in the floor. These are signs of water leaks, typically existing. If you find black and white stains or rolled vinyl flooring, these are also clues that water leaks may have previously plagued the area or are currently a problem. Also be sure to press tiles on the wall to check for leaks and loose tiling. Before you move on, flush the toilet and make sure it works properly, not draining too slowly or causing water to leak.
To check for adequate piping and water pressure, turn on a bathtub faucet and the kitchen sink faucet. If the pressure is significantly reduced with both running, the piping may have a large amount of calcium and mineral deposits and need to be replaced. While you are in the kitchen, make sure the connections to the dishwasher and garbage disposal are tight and show no signs of leaks. Also, check within the cabinetry to assure there is no water damage, including stains, rotted corkboard, or sagging bottoms. Be sure to check the washing machine hose as well, since these can rupture and lead to extensive water damage.
The first four digits of the serial number on a water heater are the month and year of manufacture. If the water heater in the home is more than 15 years old, you’ll want to contact your local West Palm Beach plumbing company to replace it. You may also want to check for rust on the tank, as this is a sign of impending issues with the hot water heater. If you are unsure of problems you may find, you can get assistance with inspections from our West Palm Beach water heater technicians, available to help you assess the value of the plumbing system in your prospective home purchase.
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Changing up your routine water practices in small ways can greatly contribute to water conservation in your home. These tips from your West Palm Beach FL plumber can also significantly reduce your monthly water costs.
Cutting down on time spent in the shower or bath by a few minutes every day can cut water consumption greatly. See what you are able to cut out of your shower routine that can help you get done more quickly.
Turn the faucet on only when you need to rinse your toothbrush or clean your razor blades when brushing your teeth or shaving.
Make sure to fill your dish washer and washing machine to capacity before running a load. Cutting down on the number of loads you run will help conserve water and energy, cutting down on your monthly bill.
Check your home for leaky faucets, running toilets, and hoses or leaking spigots outside. Consistent running or dripping water can add up quickly and exponentially.
Pay attention to where your sprinkler heads spray water. Out of alignment spray heads can waste water on the cement instead of watering the grass for which it was installed.
There are other plumbing maintenance, appliance upgrades, and remodeling options from your local West Palm Beach FL plumbing service to help you conserve water and energy efficiently.
Give General Plumbing a call or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment today!
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As you grow older, your body and abilities change along with your social needs. Having a plan for moving from your senior to elderly years can facilitate greater control, quality of life, and independence. Your West Palm Beach area plumber can help you set this plan in motion through our aging in place services.
Simply put, aging in place is electing to live in the place of one’s choosing as they age while having necessary support services available as personal needs change over time.
Home remodeling for aging in place is an important part of making this choice successful. General Plumbing, your local West Palm Beach plumbing service, offers full service age in place home remodeling to make the transition smooth.
Aging in place remodeling focuses on the ability to enter, leave, and move throughout your home. The remodeling will also create easy access to things you use in your everyday life as well as the most important thing, safety.
Let your local West Palm Beach plumber help you prepare to stay in your home through age in place remodeling. Call General Plumbing today to help keep your quality of life and independence high as you enter an important time of your life.
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