If you're remodeling your home or considering new construction, two big areas that get a lot of emphasis are kitchens and bathrooms to provide a spa like experience in your own home. And as technology continues to advance, the devices we use on a daily basis continue to get smarter. Our phones, our cars and even our plumbing fixtures.
These smart plumbing fixture upgrades can help homeowners save money, conserve water, and make their lives more convenient. Here are some of the most innovative smart plumbing upgrades that you should consider for your home and the benefits that they offer.
Smarter Toilets
Bathroom privacy is becoming more desirable to home owners, and water closets are becoming an increasingly popular solution. Water closets are self-contained rooms that just house your toilet instead of also including a bathtub or shower.
When upgrading their toilets, people are looking for automation and ease of use. Many toilets now feature lids that automatically open and close, flush, self-clean and deodorize after use, warm the seat, and even provide lighting to direct those hunting for the bathroom in the dark. Bidet toilet seats with remote controls are also becoming more popular.
Smarter Showers
Modern showers are beginning to feature more bells and whistles as well. Some upscale showers are switching from water to water vapor—in other words, steam--which can be turned warmer or cooler with a smart device.
Handheld body sprayers offer a convenient and much more flexible alternative to shower heads. Showers with led lighting that you can preheat are also becoming increasingly popular.
Smarter Leak Detection
Whether it’s a faucet, shower head, toilet, or any part of your plumbing, knowing when you have a leak in your plumbing is essential to prevent extensive water damage.
Intelligent leak detection systems use sensors that are placed on plumbing fixtures like faucets and appliances. They can detect plumbing problems like water leaks, low water pressure, and even frozen pipes, relaying the information to you via your smart phone.
You can have a licensed plumber in Springfield, Missouri install smart shutoff valves in your pipes that you can automatically activate to cut off water flow if a leak is found. This can be a lifesaver if a leak happens while you're out of town.
There are a lot of new innovations in smarter plumbing fixtures and they all need a professional plumber to install them. If you’re looking to upgrade your own plumbing fixtures, we can help you with our recommendations and you can count on the professionals at United Plumbing to get the job done for you.