The kitchen serves as the hub of modern
homes. Families gather together in the kitchen to prepare and eat meals,
complete homework, and play games with one another. As the ways that modern
families use kitchens evolve, older kitchen spaces might no longer be
functional.
Kitchen remodels can add to the
value and functionality of your home, and many homeowners may get caught up in
selecting new flooring, cabinets, and paint colors. But you shouldn't overlook
the important role the plumbing will play in your kitchen remodel.
Proper planning can help you avoid
making costly plumbing mistakes as you give your old and tired kitchen a modern
new look.
The purchase of new appliances often
goes hand-in-hand with a kitchen remodel. You don't want to leave an outdated
oven or refrigerator in your newly remodeled space. But take into consideration
the features of your new refrigerator in terms of the plumbing layout in your
kitchen.
Modern refrigerators are often
equipped with automatic ice makers and built-in water dispensers. These
features require access to water in order to function properly. If you are
updating your refrigerator as part of your kitchen remodel, you may need to
extend a water line to the space where your refrigerator will be installed.
This should be done before any of
your fixtures, appliances, and finishes are installed to reduce the amount of
labor required to complete your kitchen remodel.
Another mistake that might affect
the success of your kitchen remodel in the future is a failure to schedule a
full plumbing inspection during the remodel.
Even if you don't plan to relocate
any of your plumbing fixtures, you should have a licensed plumber take a look
at the pipes, valves, and other plumbing components when your kitchen has been
gutted for an update. Most of the plumbing system that is normally hidden
behind walls or appliances will exposed at this time.
A plumber can inspect for signs of
leaks, pipe damage, or deteriorating components that will need to be replaced
before your remodel is complete. Catching potential problems and having them
repaired before you finish your remodel will protect your new cabinets and
flooring against water damage.
The sink and the dishwasher are two
of the primary plumbing components found in the kitchen. Both of these
appliances will require access to hot and cold water supply lines. A wastewater
drainage pipe will also be needed to remove the water that drains from the sink
and dishwasher.
Homeowners can make the mistake of
trying to separate the sink and dishwasher when changing the layout of their
kitchen during a remodel. Keep in mind that the dishwasher and the sink are
able to share the same hot and cold water supply lines and wastewater drain
pipe. It would be a mistake to separate these features in your new kitchen.
If you keep the sink and dishwasher
in close proximity to one another, you won't have to invest in an additional
plumbing hookup to service each appliance individually.
A remodeled kitchen can give your
family access to a living space that meets your unique needs. Successful
kitchen remodels require a lot of planning and preparation, especially when in
regard to the plumbing system that serves the room.
You must consider the existing condition and
layout of the plumbing components in your kitchen if you want to avoid costly
mistakes while remodeling.
Contact Peter Piper's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
Service to help you get through a kitchen remodel without compromising the
efficiency of your plumbing.
