Should we replace these plumbing fixtures during remodel?

9 years ago

Does it make sense to:

Bathroom sink faucets - 12 year old Moen faucets that are working fine. Would prefer a satin nickel finish but can easily live with the shiny chrome.

Garbage disposal - 4 year old Insinkerator Evolution compact - working fine. Would prefer a batch feed but again can happily live with it.

Part of me says no, part of me says since they will be removed and reinstalled by the remodeling company's plumber, might as well rather than calling in a plumber in several years.

Thanks.

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cmw829
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9 years ago

Thanks very much. Yes, faucets will look old after remodel. While they are a handyman job, my handyman is not cheap - not as much as a plumber but still not cheap. So I'll seriously consider changing those out.

The question on the garbage disposal - I want to repurpose the switch that controls the disposal for undercabinet lighting which makes the batch feed attractive. For a small amount, I think I'll add an air switch to the disposal and reuse. But they'll still cut a hole in my new granite for that. Don't want too many holes. If it's the same size as a soap dispenser, I'll dispense with the dispenser for the time being and when the time comes to replace the disposal, get a batch feed and use the hole for the soap.

Thanks again.

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klem1
9 years ago
I agree with the part of you saying no. (: Both are handy man jobs when the time come's to replace.
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bossyvossy
9 years ago
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wouldn't change garbage disposal but the bath faucets might look "old" and affect look of your remodel. Despite my best care, I didn't replace a roman tub faucet during a remodel, and regretted it. Tub/faucet weren't used that much and was thoroughly and freq. cleaned but it still looked old after remodel. If budget allowed, I would replace.
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bossyvossy
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I thought there were outlet thingies wher you can have 4 switches, which would mean expanding existing hole rather than adding another. Neater also
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bossyvossy
9 years ago
Not expensive and all type configurations toggle/outlets
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rwiegand
9 years ago
Both are trivial DIY jobs. I wouldn't replace still working fixtures unless you really don't like the look. You can put in the old faucet and if you hate it swap it out later. No reason to replace the disposal until it breaks. (can you tell I'm cheap?)

You can add more switches in the same space with these as long as you don't overfill the box capacity.
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Vertise
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Ask the plumber about the disposal. IME, when they put in a new sink, they require installing a new disposal too instead of using the old one. Supposedly it makes installation easier.
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bossyvossy
9 years ago
But you're not paying to make installers life easier, you are paying for a remodel that pleases YOU 100% within your budget.
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cmw829
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks all. I could expand the number of switches but it would depend on where the box is mounted to the stud to avoid interfering with the end of the backsplash. The air switch is an easy solution though.

Our contractor didn't say anything when I originally said that I would reuse the disposal.

Thanks.
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Vertise
9 years ago
"But you're not paying to make installers life easier, you are paying for a remodel that pleases YOU 100% within your budget."

Unfortunately, it all entails labor charges. Around here, that is $200/hr for a plumber.
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Vith
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Snookums makes a good point, there are some instances where a new sink is deeper and requires a new disposal with a higher discharge location so it can still connect to the existing plumbing correctly. Doesn't always happen, but possible.
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