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Style and Savings: Introducing the Next Generation of American Standard Kitchen Faucets

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American Standard Kitchen Faucets have debuted several new, stylish and cost-effective models. One of the most trusted names in Raleigh NC plumbers, Poole’s Plumbing can advise and install these for you today.

The Edgewater Collection of American Standard Kitchen Faucets

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The pull-down feature seen on this model of American standard Kitchen Faucet is part of the Edgewater Collection and will help you save time, water, and money

According to a post at their own official website (americanstandard-us.com) the new line of American Standard Kitchen Faucets includes the Edgewater Collection (pictured above), described as, “an intriguing blend of sleek, geometric styling and impressive functionality.”

These “pull-down” style of faucet offers much more than just a sleek and attractive look. They also help accomplish any kitchen clean up tasks with a 4-function sprayer and “plus-pause” feature.

Utilizing these new American Standard Kitchen Faucets in a cleanup effort after cooking and preparation is a snap. This is due to the brand’s exclusive “SelectFlo patented spray technology.” According to the American Standard website, this makes so “users can efficiently manage any kitchen sink task by simply toggling down into spray mode and rotating the dial to select the desired spray pattern.”

“Spray Away” However You Like

The following are the different spray patterns offered on each of the Edgewater American Standard Kitchen Faucets:

  • Jet spray to power through tough cleaning jobs
  • Mist for gentle soaking and rinsing
  • Stream to fill large pots quickly
  • Spray for everyday rinsing
  • Plus a Pause feature that is useful when filling a container not in the sink.
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The Edgewater Collection of American Standard Kitchen Faucets feature a unique “two-brand” docking system and, “Re-Trax,” for spray head retraction and easier operation.

There is also a scrub brush attachment for each faucet. Plus, the unique “two-brand” docking system features, “Re-Trax,” for spray head retraction and easier operation. Likewise, the “Dock-Tite” feature keeps the pull-down spray head secured to the spout.

Conservation and Convenience

In addition to the stylish look, and these great features, the Edgewater collection also helps you conserve water as well. Explaining this on their website, it is noted, “They deliver a water-saving 1.5 gallon per minute (GPM) flow rate, which is more than a 30 percent reduction over the volume used by industry-standard 2.2 GPM kitchen faucets.”

The most trusted name in Raleigh NC plumbing, Poole’s Plumbing can install these and any of the other great American Standard products. To contact Poole’s go to www.poolesplumbing.com.

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High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters: Are They For You?

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Just as the Poole’s Plumbing name has become the most respected and trusted name in Raleigh NC plumbing, they have also earned the reputation as the “go-to” for installation, servicing and repair of any type of water heater. Whether tankless or your conventional model, the experts at Poole’s have a “best price guarantee” on all of their water heater services, striving to save you more while providing the most efficiency possible.

Many folks have tried in the more “modern age” of water heater technology to steer clear from the pricier and less efficient electric models that have historically been known to make one’s electric meter readings skyrocket. The term High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters may almost seem an oxymoron to some, however for those who aren’t aware, several years ago, there was a hybrid heat pump water heater introduced that has made the term High Efficiency Electric Waters Heaters no longer a fantasy.

Given the long standing tradition of your electric bill going through the roof due to having an electric unit, the first thing one may ask is, “How exactly do these High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters work?” At an average operating price of only about 60 cents per day, the once unthinkable High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters are at least worth consideration.

In actuality, most major water heater manufacturers do now make some type of High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters. How these hybrid heat pump type water heaters work is as follows: they pull hot air in, intensifying the heat and trnsfering to the water. In a nutshell, the heat pump does the work and helps heat the water before the electrical element even has to do any of the work. In many of the newer model High Efficiency Water Heaters, there is also smart controls that allow for you to create a schedule or the unit will actually do this on their own based upon the patterns of your usage.

While the initial cost of these High Efficiency Electric Water heaters can be a bit higher than other units, over a longer period of time, they can save you do to said efficiency. Whether this is the water heater option you wish to explore or whether you would like to look at the popular tankless models, Poole’s Plumbing is the number one water heater specialists

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Safe and Accessible: American Standard Plumbing Products that make Independent Living Easier

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As you or your loved ones increase in age, there are inevitably certain aspects of every day living that can become more challenging. Vision, strength, and mobility are all things that over time can deteriorate, making certain products, especially in your bathroom, that were once an afterthought more difficult to use, and even dangerous. With the “Safe and Accessible” line of American Standard Plumbing Products, that can be installed by the Raleigh plumbers at Poole’s Plumbing, you can take a major step toward achieving the piece of mind that you or your loved ones deserve and eliminate any possible safety concerns, allowing independent living for both young and old at a reasonable cost.

With their “Versatile Design Solutions,”American Standard Plumbing Products that can be installed by your most trusted Raleigh plumbers at Poole’s Plumbing create a comforting, user-friendly bathroom, without compromising style or safety. Among the American Standard Plumbing Products to allow worry-free independence in the bathroom are the many safe and easy faucet options, that allow easy operation without the need to grip, “Right Height” toilets with a rim height closer to that of a regular chair that allows for safer and more comfortable use, or their walk-in baths with great accessibility for those with limited mobility and easy turn lever handles and a handshower making accidents less likely whether the user has arthritis or just slippery soaped up hands.

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American Standard 31X51 Gelcoat Walk-In-Tub

For “Multi-Generational Living Solutions”in the bathroom, there are also numerous American Standard Plumbing Products that can make life easier on both the little ones and the older family members you worry about having some type of accident in the bathroom. The “pull-out” step feature for the kids on their “Portsmouth Vanity” for example allows children to better reach the sink when using and conveniently slides away when not in use. Both young and old can also benefit from ADA Compliant tub, featuring a much lower step over height to get into the tub and a seat installed as well.

Accessible Living is yet another goal in the creation of the “Safe and Accessible” American Standard Plumbing Products line. On top of the other easier options listed above, the “seated safety” shower models, give you a unit that is fully open on one side, with a low threshold and built-in side “grab bars” to ensure safety and security in the shower.

To learn more about all of the American Standard Plumbing Products that the Raliegh plumbers at Poole’s Plumbing can install that can help to aid in the independent living for all ages in the bathroom, visit there official site at americanstandard-us.com.