Brooks Plumbing Co. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Sink Plumbing’

Things That Should Never Go Down Your Sink Drains

Monday, April 26th, 2021

sink-drainBefore you go throwing a banana peel down the garbage disposal or letting a wad of hair circle down the drain of your bathroom sink, read this blog post!

While drains are meant to wash away wastewater, there’s a lot of types of waste they can’t handle. This is especially true for kitchen sink drains. Too often, homeowners assume that if they have a garbage disposal system, that system can handle anything you give it, but that’s simply not the case.

Read on as we uncover what shouldn’t go down your sink drains.

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Some Things to Consider When Installing a New Sink

Monday, September 2nd, 2019

Young beautiful mother and her cute curly toddler daughter washing vegetables together in a kitchen sink getting ready to cook salad for lunch in a sunny white kitchen with a big garden view windowIf there is one plumbing fixture that you use above all else, it’s your sink. So, whether it is your kitchen sink or your bathroom sink, you want it to look good! Replacing a sink is a great way to transform a space and increase its functionality, so of course, you want to make sure that you consider all your options before you go forward with purchasing a new sink.

There are a number of factors to consider before you install a new sink, and below, we’ve listed some of them for you. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more! (And of course, remember to call us for your sink plumbing in Tenino, WA.)

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3 Things to Watch for When Replacing a Sink

Monday, November 16th, 2015

Replacing s sink in your kitchen and bathroom can transform the space very quickly. Most people do so either because the existing sink has become damaged and can’t continue to function, or they simply want a new one to improve the aesthetic or practical usefulness of the space. Here in Olympia, WA, you have plenty of options when it comes to replacing a sink, but before you begin, it helps to know what to look for during the installation process. Here’s a quick list of 3 key details to keep in mind.

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3 Types of Bathroom Sink

Monday, August 24th, 2015

Along with your toilet and shower or bathtub, the bathroom sink is the most important factor to consider during a bathroom remodeling process. It’s one of the cornerstones of the space, and a spot where you’ll be spending more time at than almost anywhere else in your house.  Accordingly, you want your new sink to match the aesthetic deigns of the new bathroom, but also follow some practical considerations. All of the style in the world won’t help you if you need to use the sink day in and day out, and here in Olympia, WA you need to look at the long-term functionality of your sink. Here are 3 basic types of model for you to consider, that can help with that issue.

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Plumbing Question: What is a faucet aerator?

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Your Olympia home is filled with little things that you don’t even think about – technologies that have been developed to save us money or reduce energy consumption that, when not present, can have a very negative impact. One such thing is the aerator on your sink faucets. If you don’t have an aerator on your faucets, or if you have a clogged aerator, it’s important to know what these little things are and why they are so important.

What Is an Aerator?

Put very simply, an aerator is a screen installed at the end of your faucet. When you turn on the water, the aerator blocks part of the water flowing from the water line by splitting the flow. This does a few things. First, it ensures your water flow is not too powerful – wasting a large volume of water. Old faucets, installed in Olympia Homes before the 1992 law that required a certain level of efficiency, would use between 4 and 7 gallons of water per minute (gpm). With an aerator, a modern faucet uses 2.5 gpm or less.

Second, this ensures that the decreased water flow isn’t noticeable. When you wash your hands, plenty of water comes out to rinse your hands of soap, and unless you need to really fill up the sink fast, you’ll rarely, if ever, notice the decreased water flow.

Problems with Aerators

If you have high levels of minerals in your water supply, the aerator on your faucet can eventually get clogged. This happens slowly over time, so you will not notice at first, but eventually water flow will slow to the point that your faucet will either seem to slow or stop temporarily. This can be fixed easily enough by removing and cleaning your aerators, though it is also good to have your water supply checked to ensure the mineral levels are not too high. A water treatment system can help with this.

An aerator is an important component in your Olympia home’s plumbing – a simple little screen that saves you $100 or more per year on your water bill and helps you do your part for the environment by reducing wasted water.

If you have any questions or are in need of plumbing repairs, call us today! Brooks plumbing has been a trusted provider of quality services throughout the Olympia area since 1994.

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