| Dishwashers
Dishwashers come in a variety of styles, but there are only two basic types: permanently installed and portable. Built-in dishwashers are conveniently installed in the kitchen much like your oven and range.
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| Disposals
Disposals come in an assortment of models with varying amounts of power. A top quality disposal will give you years of service with no problems. Most disposals are continuous feed models that operate with running water.
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| Faucets
While faucets come in a wide variety of styles, finishes and colors, there are only a few different types available for the home. The single lever faucet is compact, but the water temperature and pressure are a bit difficult to control.
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| Selecting fixtures
When selecting fixtures, you have a wide array of styles, finishes, colors and price ranges to choose from. 'Fixtures' refers to sinks, toilets, and cabinets, while 'fittings' refers to faucets, showerheads and the like.
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| Septic tanks
In areas where there is no city sewer line, the household waste flows into a septic tank. This underground tank is set some distance from the house and is constructed so that the waste is held in one compartment for a period of time until the solid matter is reduced, by bacterial action, into a liquid.
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| Toilets
A growing trend in the market of toilets are low-flush, water saving models. A low-flush toilet uses only one point six gallons of water per flush. About half the amount used in older models.
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| Water heaters
When selecting a new water heater, consider both the, 'highest energy factor' and the 'first hour rating.' You'll find both of these ratings on the product energy guide that's attached to every water heater.
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