In recent years, Seattle low flow toilets and become very popular. I have been watching the newest toilet technologies for over three decades, and have compared the different styles and manufactures. In my experience with low-flow toilets, many of them have problems with higher flush volumes, resulting in the need to “double flush” (and thus doubling your water consumption) and also numerous flapper leaks. Having to use excessive water at result of a broken or problematic low-consumption toilet is very common, and most homeowners aren’t even aware of the problem!

Just because you own a low-flow toilet doesn’t mean it is functioning as one!

By investing in a “toilet tune-up” every few years, you are keeping up on some great preventative maintenance that will reduce the chance of more expensive headaches and leaks down the road, as well as ensuring that your toilet is using the least amount of water as possible which results in direct savings. I have been helping greater Seattle homeowners reduce their overall costs on plumbing and resource use for over 35 years, something that I take great pride in! Please do not hesitate to get in touch for any of your toiletry needs!

I have been reviewing the best toilets on the market for a very long time, and have created the low-flow toilet report on the most water efficient toilets available. You can view my comprehensive report at my personal website found here: Consumer Toilet Report

Seattle Remodeling

For the most part, there is no “perfect” house that satisfies all needs and desires, especially as the times continue to change. Our Seattle home remodeling service is the easy way to make your current house your dream home. From making small changes in cabinetry or windows, to brand new kitchens and bathrooms, we can turn a not-so-great house into the a place to entertain, love, and laugh.

Most home renovating happens in stages over time. With this approach your remodeling project can be the most affordable way to reaching your goals while adding value your home investment. We recommend starting with the space that is most important to you, for example, your kitchen or master bath. From there, take on extra projects as they may be afforded, in order of priority. Before long, you will have that home you’ve always dreamed about that can only be accomplished with home remodeling.

Home improvement can be mentally and financially a frustrating work and thus, most people avoid it wherever possible. With all of the horror stories we have all heard over the years of a home remodeling project gone wrong, it’s not surprising that many homeowners are reluctant. Your Seattle home remodeling experience will depend largely on the contractor you choose for your project, so it is essential that you choose an efficient and accomplished Seattle remodeling contractor. There are specific things, which you’ll want to mentally note prior to looking for a Seattle remodeling contractor.

Choosing the Right Seattle Remodeling Contractor

1. To begin with, look for a specialist.
2. Second, be sure that you are working with a licensed, bonded, and insured company. Also make sure that they have all of the necessary qualifications for the jobs they will be executing. It is advisable to ensure that the skills of the contractor are based not only on their passed achievements and but also on their reputation of following through with their proposal in a timely and professional fashion.
3. Third, as you get your remodeling bids, be sure to provide the identical details to every party, so that you make your final decision based on the same requirements.

Please be very cautious with unethical, unlicensed, or unskillful contractors. They will tell you whatever you want to here for your money, but they will not be held accountable when your home is in ruins. You can quickly check any business in Washington at the DOR website here.

You should be as proactive as possible while making sure the work associated with remodeling your house is being done accurately. To save yourself time and money, ensure that your contractor works with only superior quality material for remodeling your home, like Terry Love Plumbing and Remodeling does. Remodeling your home can be less complicated if you get an effective and experienced home remodeling contractor, give us a call today at: 877-808-5683

In my years of experience, I have found that the finishing touches such as plumbing fixtures are what makes any plumbing project complete. I work with only the best quality plumbing fixtures and feature a diverse variety of styles and finishes. Call me if you would like to schedule a free plumbing showroom appointment. In my years of I work with the showrooms below. With their help, I can give you the best service and pricing. In order to receive the most competitive pricing available from these showrooms, please be sure that you let them know that you are working with me, Terry Love of Terry Love Plumbing.

For your plumbing fixture selection process, I have added some useful online resources that will add convenience and a large variety of styles and finishes to your choices. I was sure to include some of the local plumbing showrooms that I have developed close relationships with over the years. I have also put up an online plumbing store which includes the more popular plumbing fixtures that I recommend. I sell plumbing fixtures by mail order, with installation, or just by themselves.

If you are looking for free expert plumbing advice about Seattle plumbing fixtures, call me, Terry Love, directly at 425-806-5683 or toll free at 877-808-5683.

Online Plumbing Fixtures

• too little hot water,
• a new leaking water heater,
• or possibly rust-tinted water.

If you are experiencing any of the above mentioned problems with your water heater, or need Seattle water heater installation, look no further than Terry Love Plumbing!

Popular Seattle Water Heaters

Gas water heaters run via natural gas (or sometimes propane). They normally use a burner to heat up the reservoir of waters to the home owners’ specified temperature, commonly this is no more than one hundred twenty five degrees. Natural gas water heaters have a very fast recovery rate. This means that once all of the hot water in the tank is depleted, that the natural gas water heater can speedily heat up the entire tank all over again. This feature of gas water heaters allows for multiple appliances to be used at once (shower area, dishwasher, for example). Gas water heaters produce combustion, so they have a vent at the pinnacle to station all wasted hot unwanted gas away from the machine itself.

Electric powered water heaters function by using two thermostats found on the side of a tank for you to heat up two elements inside the tank. These elements heated until they are red hot, heating all the water on the inside. The thermostats are adaptable to 125 degrees typically. Electric water heaters do not required to be vented, which allows them to be positioned in a broader variety of rooms. However it is important to note that they have a reduced recovery rate when compared to gas water heaters.

Either of the water heater systems will operate in any Seattle home, and both have comparable life spans. All sizes are available, anywhere from twelve-gallon units up to as large as 100+ gallon models, and of course everything in between.

Seattle Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters really are a relatively new innovation in the United States, although they have been popular in Japan and Europe for many years. Tankless hot water heaters occupy an exceptionally small area, with the average size being that of a smaller suitcase, and they are also wall mountable. Most tankless heaters rely on a combination of gas and electricity to control, which contributes to the significant gains in efficiency when compared with standard water heaters.

Tankless water heaters run cleanly and also quietly, and also require virtually no maintenance. They can be installed both on the interior or the exterior of your home, with the proper ventilation. Another clear benefit to tankless heaters is their life span: they typically have a 25 year lifespan, and nearly all models come with a standard 13 year warranty.

Toilets

In the passed half of a century, the amount of water that is needed within toilets has been reduced drastically thanks to advancements in water saving technologies. Dating back to the 1940s, a “modern toilet” of the time would undoubtedly use 7 gallons of water for each and every flush. Since then, we have been able to design toilets that use considerably less water. These days, high-efficiency, low-flow toilets uses as little as 1.6 gallons of water with every flush, over 3 times as efficient as we were 50 years ago. This equates to direct savings in your water bill! Find out more about our toilet selection!

Sinks

Bathtubs

Kitchens have adapted much like home ownership patterns have, with recent decades showing homeowners changing residences every 12 years or so. While many homes come with great kitchens, not many come with the perfect one. That is why kitchen remodeling is so popular: making sure the most important part of your home is up to your standards.

Kitchen appliances are a great start to updating an aged or nonfunctional kitchen. In the first half of the century, homes did not come with built in dishwasher, disposals, and many other modern amenities that we have all grown so accustomed to. When you’re planning your kitchen remodel, it is very important that you have a good idea of what you want to change. Be sure to consider that it makes more sense to change your kitchen’s layout while all of the appliances are already removed.

Cabinets, floors, and counter tops are another great way to bring new life to your kitchen. Styles change rather quickly, and we’ve all seen kitchens that look dated even though the home is less than two decades old. Granite and marble counter tops look great in any home, and will last for the life of your home. Replacing your cabinets, floors, and counter tops will not only make your kitchen seem consistent and complete, but it can also give you additional storage and counter-space and make better use of your available space.

Fixtures and lights are the finishing touches for any kitchen remodel, and they certainly make everything stand out! We work directly with many large plumbing fixture distributors and showrooms to provide you with a complete selection of plumbing fixtures. We strive to offer all styles, finishes, and manufacturers, as well as providing the best quality and price possible. Please do know that we are more than happy to help you with your plumbing fixture selection process, so don’t be shy if you have any questions.

So maybe now is the perfect time to get to replacing aging appliances with newer, energy efficient ones (many of which come with Federal rebates). Whether your kitchen was built in the fifties or it is brand new construction, we can make your Seattle kitchen remodeling ideas come true. Let us guide you through the process, providing insight and maybe some new ideas for your project — please feel free to get in touch with us to schedule a showroom tour and free consultation.

If your bathtub is outdated or sits awkwardly in the corner of your bathroom, taking up too much space and looking out of sorts, there is hope! Frame-less bath enclosures have become stylish solutions to otherwise dismal looking bathrooms. They add charm and personality all the while being incredibly affordable and very easy to take care of. Frame-less enclosures are made out of glass, making them easy to blend in with your bathroom’s existing decor and adding sophistication.

Bathtub Installation Procedures

1. Turn off all of the water to your home

   While you could just turn off the water to your bathroom, why risk it? It takes practically the same amount of time to turn off water to the whole house, and you will have piece of mind knowing that you won’t have any bigger accidents in store. Like I was told growing up, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

2. Put down a tarp

   This will get a little messy, and an easier clean up always makes for a better job!

3. Remove the existing tub

   Claw-foot and raised tubs (such as an iron tub) are much easier to remove than acrylic tubs. If your current tub is acrylic, there is a possibility that you might have to do some structural remodeling if you are changing the style of the tub. To begin, you will need to remove all fixtures and the tub spout. Next you need to take off the access panel and remove the drain and the overflow. Now the fun part — using a pry bar, pull the tub away from the floor. Please be sure you have someone, preferably a licensed plumber, help you with these steps in your bathroom remodeling and renovation project!

4. Prepare

   Once you have the old bathtub removed (which may or may not be in pieces) you need to prep the bathroom for your new tub. This should included framing, checking clearances, and pipes.

5. Put it back together

   Once you have your new bathtub in place, reconnect the pipes and install your plumbing fixtures. To prevent any leaks, you may also want to seal the seams of your new tub as well!

While this is certainly not a task I would recommend home owners doing as their first project, I have been installing bathtubs in Seattle for over 35 years. I have the tools, experience, and know-how to make your bathroom renovation project a breeze! Please feel free to get in touch for a free quote, or check out our plumbing showroom for some ideas!

Repairing kitchen sinks in Seattle and King County has kept me very busy over the years. Fixing leaky sinks is not always as straightforward as disassembling the pipes, cleaning them out, and putting them back together. Often times with older homes, pipes and fittings needs to be replaced to ensure that everything works as intended. Pipes and P-Traps can get clogged with food scraps and rust on older homes. At Terry Love Plumbing, we have built our business around helping people with their Seattle plumbing needs for over 35 years, and would love to help you with your Seattle kitchen sink repair — give us a call today!

Seattle Kitchen Sink Installation

For many people, choosing a kitchen sink may seem like something that requires a minimal amount of thought. “I want a sink with a disposal and I’ll spend the majority of my time finding the perfect fixtures”. However, I really stress to my clients to take a few moments to make the right decisions when picking out their new kitchen sink. Your sinks main purpose should always be functionality first, fashion second. Consider the shape of your current kitchen sink, disregarding the style and material it is made out of. Now that you a visualization of your sink, here are a few useful things to consider:

• Existing Kitchen Design: Are you replacing just your sink, the sink and counter tops, or even the whole kitchen? Planning out which materials and elements of your kitchen you are going to be altering can really help you plan your new sink. For example, there are some materials like a solid surface counter that can be easily added with a receiver to avoid joints, where you can pick up the crumbs.
• Depth: Sinks usually come in depths of 6, 8 or 12 inches. Ideally you want to match of the depth to fit your needs; if you do a lot of cooking with large pots and pans than you probably want to get a deeper sink.
• Width: An easy way of determining the width of your kitchen is to think about the size of your largest pot, pan, or plate. If you were to invite your family over for a large holiday meal, would you be able to fit all the dirty dishes in your sink and dishwasher? Most homeowners go with the two sink option which provides for a dedicated waste / garbage disposal. Some people do opt to go with the larger triple bowls, as do some people go with a single basin sink. It’s all personal preference based on your needs.
• Fittings and accessories: How are you going to control the water flow and temperature? One nozzle, two, three? What about an extend-able hose? Instant hot water? All of these factor into how the design of your kitchen sink; some materials you can completely customize whereas others are what you see is what you get.
• Design: Most of them are rectangular base with semi-rounded corners. There are literally thousands of styles out there, so once you get the above details figured out, then you just have to match the actual sink design to the style or decor of your kitchen. Farmhouses and ranches typically have over-sized white porcelain sinks with smooth rounded corners, but no one is saying that you can’t be more unique by say putting in a converted galvanized water container. Your imagination is truly the limit, and with home much time people spend in the kitchen, you sink can really stand out!

Give me a call, Terry Love, if you have any questions or need help finding the perfect sink for your kitchen.