Purchasing water is a popular trend these days. From the gym to the grocery store people are carrying bought plastic water bottles. A water filtration system can ease the cost and preserve the quality of water you already pay the city to use in your own home. Your Charlotte North Carolina water filtration plumbing service can install and service water treatment and softeners for your home.

Bottled water is cleaner, healthier and tastes better than tap water. House tap water often contains the taste and odor of chlorine, lead, mercury, agricultural pollutants and often local sediment. These pollutants can come from corroded plumbing systems, decay, landfill run-off or local croplands. Unfiltered house water not only affects your drinking water, but the water you use for laundry, washing your hands, and washing off in the shower. What if you could have that same clean, healthy, tasty water without having to go to the store or recycle bottles after use?

Ben Franklin Plumbing, your local Charlotte NC plumbing service, can provide a professionally installed home water filtration system. Our water filter and water softener systems will guarantee purified water throughout your home. From drinking water to faucet, shower, and laundry water; your water will be clean and healthy.

Ben Franklin Plumbing will also check the water for hardness, iron and PH levels. Treating your water efficiently is just as important as having clean water on hand. Our most valuable resource, water, should be treated as such and your Charlotte plumber is here with expertise on local water conditions and how to treat them.

Give our Charlotte NC plumbing service a call today or request service online.

For many people, bathroom remodeling is fun to discuss, especially when it is an anticipated springtime project. It’s also difficult to get a plan into motion. Today’s homeowner, particularly if he or she lives in an older home, wants a bathroom that has more of a state-of-the-art appeal to it.

The hard part, however, is actually putting the plan into fruition. A newly remodeled bathroom isn’t cheap, for starters, and the bathroom requires someone who has a mind for great ideas. Saying you want a bathroom makeover is one thing; having the necessary ideas is another.

Some renovations, for those who aren’t the bathroom brainstorming types, include a brand-new walk-in shower, a whirlpool bath, a low-flow shower head or even a new toilet. Others look for bathroom faucets and sinks that have futuristic appeal to it. Then, there are others who simply want a change in the bathroom flooring, lighting or walls. You can start the remodeling process by jotting down some of the things you don’t like about how your bathroom currently looks and take it from there.

Our Charlotte NC plumbers are more than happy to assist you with designing a new bathroom for your home. If your thought processing is stuck in neutral, we can offer excellent suggestions that will give your bathroom an instant upgrade. If you have your ideas ready, let our plumbers handle all installation and maintenance services at affordable rates.

Call our Charlotte plumbing company, or visit us online for more information on bathroom remodeling.

Everyone’s heard the adage about the certainty of “death and taxes,” but there are two other inevitable factors for Charlotte NC plumbing customers to consider when repairing or remodeling a bathroom: accidents and aging. The National Safety Council reports that almost 200,000 people are injured annually in their bathroom. In addition, the number of senior citizens and disabled Charlotte residents continues to increase. Your local plumbers are ready to help.

To aid those with special needs (now or in the future) and reduce accidents, Ben Franklin plumbers install bathroom fixtures that are attractive, practical and safe for Charlotte families and businesses. For residential baths, our plumbers recommend design ideas and the latest safety features. We aim to meet the needs of families throughout their life cycles, including considerations such as infants, visually impaired adults, people with physical size requirements, and seniors with difficulty walking.

For homes and offices, installations can be created to meet requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Whether your goal is to provide accessibility to all, or a “universal design” to meet as many special needs as possible without specialized design, North Carolina plumbing professionals work hard to find the best solution for you.

Some key universal design considerations include adequate knee and toe clearances under fixtures, faucets and handles located in a reachable range, and easy operation of movable parts. Grab bars should be placed intelligently, and tested for load-bearing ability. Toilets are available in a variety of styles and heights, with 14 to 15 inches from the floor (floor to top of rim) being standard. Products billed as being more comfortable are 16 to 17 inches high, similar to a chair. Shorter types may be installed in schools or day care centers to serve Charlotte, NC children.

Homeowners without special needs still want to avoid accidents in the bath area. The most common accidents are slips, falls and scalding from hot water. Plumbers may address your bathroom safety concerns with tips like these from the National Kitchen and Bath Association:

• Avoid steps leading into tub or shower areas. Slip-resistant flooring also helps eliminate falls and reduce the risk of falls.
• Consider installing a platform around the tub where you can sit down before entering or after exiting.
• Choose shatterproof glass in shower enclosures, and install hinged doors to open out into the room rather than into the shower.
• Prevent scalding by installing pressure-balanced, temperature-controlled valves in every bath or shower in your Charlotte NC home. Faucets should be easily reached from outside the enclosure.
• Keep water sources and electrical switches a safe distance apart. Use circuit interrupters on electrical plugs to shut them off when a hazard is detected.

To stay safe, and improve the look and value, of your bathroom, contact your local Charlotte NC plumber. Set up a consultation to start planning your beautiful, safe bathroom today.

“Muddy water” coming from your faucet is probably the last thing you want to see when you’re thirsty. It probably isn’t something you want to see when you’re ready to take a shower, as well.

The colored water – whether it is brown, red or a combination of both – is rust, and the color actually stems from tap water mixing with various chemical oxidations of rust. Water discoloration can be a common issue in the average home, but it is not harmful to the body.

If discoloration is caused by rusty pipes, a pipe replacement may be in order. This, however, may be a last resort, as the problem may be resolved with some basic do-it-yourself tips. First, turn off the faucet distributing the muddy water. Then, go to your main faucet, and run water in a clear container to where you can examine the water.

If your water in the container is clear, you may be looking at an issue with your pipes. If your water in the container is muddy, this could be a problem for your local water department. This may be an inconvenience while they shut off the water valves in the neighborhood, but it also may be good for your finances, as you won’t have to pay for an outrageous plumbing bill.

Before jumping to conclusions about water discoloration, check with your neighbors first. If they’re having similar issues, this may be an assignment for the water department. If the problem is isolated, our Charlotte NC plumbers are available to help you with all of your plumbing needs. Call our Charlotte plumbing company today, or call us online for details.

We’re hours away – literally – from the start of a new year. Kick off 2011 the right way with some remodeling around the home.

When it comes to bathroom remodeling, a new sink can really add a sense of elegance to the location. There are various options to choose from, including wall-mounted sinks or even pedestal sinks. They can come in all shapes and sizes, but make sure you have enough room in your bathroom to fulfill the plans for your dream sink.

Most sinks come in either porcelain or marble. Metal surfaces also are reliable options. Make your decision based on how often a sink will get used, in addition to who plans on using the sink. A household with small children may want to invest in something that has durability, such as white porcelain. Metal sinks (brass, steel, copper, etc.) will require more management.

Keep in mind that the more glamorous you want your sink, the more it may cost to purchase and install. Once you make your decision, allow our expert plumbers in Charlotte NC to assist you with your faucet and sink needs. Call our plumbing company today, or contact us online for more details.

At Ben Franklin Plumbing in Charlotte, NC; we specialize in unclogging drains. A clogged drain is the most common type of plumbing malady. There are several types of clogs for several types of drains. Often, plunging is not enough.

Over time, you may notice your shower drain is slowing to a crawl. Suddenly, you find yourself ankle deep in water. This is a common occurrence for many Charlotte homes. You may find yourself reaching for the plunger first, however, the drain clog is likely too stubborn for simple plunging. A shower drain is often caked with hair and soap.

Then there are drain clogs in your sink. Your sink drain takes a beating. Food particles, grease, and everything else you throw at it accumulate; and you’re stuck with a stubborn drain clog. When these elements form their synergistic clog; there is little hope that simple plunging will remedy the issue at hand.

Your toilet is the site of the most dreaded clogs in known history. Various hygiene products or a child’s toy cause clogs that eventually overflow and damage your flooring. A dollar store plunger is never going to break this beast of a clog!

Your solution to all of these problems is the Charlotte Plumbers at Ben Franklin. We provide expert drain cleaning services with camera inspection. Our master plumbers will schedule regular drain maintenance for every drain in your home; so you will never have to face a clogged drain again. We use Drainvision to detect any potential clog or leak.

Call the professional plumbers at Ben Franklin of Charlotte, NC today for all of your drain clogs! (704) 461-1700

Your old garbage disposal unit in on the fritz again, and it’s beyond repair this time. Living without the convenience of a garbage disposal can be trying; however, don’t jump into this purchase too quickly. Take time to match the system exactly to your needs – a qualified Charlotte NC plumber can help you with this.

For one, consider how much horsepower you really need. If you’re single or have a small family and don’t rely too heavily on your garbage disposal, a 1⁄3 horsepower unit may work for you. If you’re dealing with a large family or you just tend to stuff a lot of waste down your garbage disposal, then you should look at ½-1 horsepower units.

The amount of space available under your sink may also play an important part in your garbage disposal replacement decision. A small area, for instance, will dictate a compact model. If space isn’t limited, then you have more choices. For example, if your kitchen has stainless steel appliances, you could get a stainless steel garbage disposal to match. Advanced features available on higher-end models include sound reduction, multiple grinding settings and automatic jam correction.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Charlotte is available to assist you with any questions you may have regarding garbage disposals and garbage disposal installation.

Choosing a new faucet is kind of like buying a new car, the possibilities and options are seemingly endless. However, faucets are a focal point and the type of faucet you choose can make or break your newly-remodeled (or newly-built) room. Our Charlotte Plumbing Company can help – here’s how to get started.

First, you need to take decor into consideration. You’ll probably want to make sure to buy decor that will also match the overall theme you’ve put into place. The faucet style should match the room to make it more visually appealing. When you’ve remodeled but your old faucets are at a certain level of rustiness and dirtiness, you should replace them to better compliment your set-up. Make sure the faucet is within your budget as well.

Whether it is brass, copper, stainless steel, or chrome, the kitchen faucet installation must be durable, sturdy, problem-free, complementing to your room’s theme, and should not corrode or discolor. Our plumbers in Charlotte will make it a priority to install reliable faucets, so you won’t have to worry about dripping issues down the line.

Finally, you must take the type of faucet into consideration. Single-hole faucets are very simple forms of faucets, with a single handle attached to the exterior water spout; these tend to work well in small bathrooms and powder rooms. Wall-mounted faucets are visually appealing and unique – they are typically installed on the wall and pair with a bowl basin.Wide set faucets contain two separate handles for hot and cold water and usually fit well in larger, spacious bathrooms.

Faucets can range in price from $20 to $200 to $2,000, so make sure to choose the one that’s right for you.

For more information about faucets or to get a free estimate, please call our Plumbers in Charlotte NC today!

Did you know the kitchen sink is where the most drain clogs occur?

Kitchen sink drain clogs are usually caused by liquid fats, emulsified by warm soapy dishwater and then carried through the drainpipes. As the water cools, it proceeds down the drain and leaves the fatty deposits along the piping.

We recommend that you pour excess grease into a tin can, not down the sink drain. When using a garbage disposal, always let sufficient cold water run to carry the particles down and into the main line to prevent buildup in the smaller waste lines.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Charlotte  is here to help!