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Tue 28 Dec 2010

Plumbing System Recommended Manufacturers

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This section of the Plumbers Portland Maine website covers various brands of plumbing fixtures and components such as faucets, toilets and water heaters.

Most homeowners will limit plumbing repairs to unclogging a drain, toilet repair parts or maybe changing out the supply hoses to the washing machine. Maybe changing out a worn bathroom faucet or maybe even try to install a new toilet.

The most important thing to remember when doing these repairs, aside from general safety precautions when dealing with water under pressure, is to make sure you use the proper replacement parts.

Take a toilet for example. Most people would just run up to the hardware store and grab some generic toilet repair parts. Many would determine what parts to buy based on price.

However, you need to make sure you get the proper toilet repair parts for the job. Will it work with the toilet that you are trying to fix? Will the flapper fit properly? Will the fill valve work with your brand of toilet?

And what about replacing the worn out washers in a bathroom faucet? Do you know what type and brand to replace it with? You need to see who manufactured the faucet and then use that manufacturer’s parts.

In Hagerstown, the most popular toilet manufacturers are: Toto, American Standard and Kohler.

When it comes to water heaters, the most important consideration is whether your heater is gas or electric. Gas heaters tend to be a little more expensive, but are much more efficient than electric water heaters. However, if there is now gas line running to your house, then you have no choice but to install an electric water heater.

Now, you need to determine what size water heater to have installed in your home. Here is a great chart that will show you exactly what size water heater should be sufficient for your needs.

http://www.altereagle.com/Water_Heater.html

And here is another great website that will help you to determine the water heater that will best suit your needs:

http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=12770

In Portland, the most popular and most recommended brands of water heaters are:

American Water Heating Company - A well-known manufacturer of residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, this company is credited with creating the first flammable-vapor-resistant water heater. “Flame Guard,” as they dubbed it, became mandatory for almost all gas water heaters in the United States just three years later. Brands under American Water Heater Co. include Whirlpool, sold through the mass-merchant channel; American PROLine, sold through the plumbing wholesale channel; and U.S. Craftmaster, sold through the retail channel.

Rheem Water Heating - Manufacturing water heaters since the 1930s, this company focuses on their award-winning tankless water heaters. The models come natural gas or propane fueled, with the option for placing them indoors or out. They are the makers of water heaters branded GE (sold exclusively at Home Depot), Ruud and Richmond. A popular model seems to be the electric Rheem Marathon, which has been mentioned on several forums and called a selling point for a home.

A.O. Smith – Also in business since the ’30s, A.O. Smith is known for manufacturing some of the highest water heater efficient units on the market, particularly with their Conservationist series. Their products run the gamut of electric, gas, pump and boiler units. A.O. Smith water heaters can be found under brand names such as Reliance, Kenmore, Maytag and State.

As far as other fixtures such as faucets for your bathroom, kitchen and tubs/showers, you will find that the majority of Hagerstown plumbers will suggest Delta, Moen, American Standard, and if you are on a tight budget, Banners faucets. Excellent and very popular foreign upgrade faucets are Grohe, HansGrohe and Danze.

So, do your homework and get the proper components and make sure they are rated for your plumbing requirements. You will be glad you did and can rest easy knowing you have done the job right!

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