If you’re like many people, you’re concerned about the environment and you also want to decrease your monthly bills. The good thing is that there is a way that you can do both of these things, and it starts with your bathroom plumbing.
Below are three tips that you can use to reduce the impact you have on the environment and save money on your water bill at the same time. It just takes a few adjustments and you’ll see a huge difference.
Consider Adding Low Flushing Toilets
If you want to save water and help the environment, one of the best things that you can do to decrease your water usage is upgrade to low flushing toilets.
These toilets work by using less water when you flush, taking it down from 1.6 gallons per flush to 1.1 gallons per flush. Below are some of the benefits of these types of toilets.
- You save money
- You save water
- You have options
The great thing about these toilets is that they give you the option of using less water or more water, depending on what you are flushing.
Check for Shower Faucets Dripping
Do you find that you have a high water bill and you don’t know why? Have you looked at your faucets lately? When you have a dripping faucet, it can waste a lot of water and cause a high water bill.
While it may seem like a few drops here and there, over time that can translate into gallons of water monthly! Below are some of the common reasons that your faucet may be dripping.
Damaged parts- Cartridges being worn out
- High water pressure
- Broken plumbing
While you have to be a plumber to fix these issues, you don’t have to be to notice them. Anytime your shower or bathtub leaks after usage, it’s a good idea to get it inspected. The earlier you detect an issue, the less of an impact it’ll have on your home.
Do you have Pipe Leaks?
A common way that water is wasted in the home is through leaking pipes. Left unchecked, a leaking pipe can cause a lot of functionality issues in your home and can cause a lot of damage too. Below are some of the common reasons why your pipes may be leaking.
- Corrosion in your pipes
- Clogs that have gone untreated
- Seals that are degraded
- Your pipes’ joints being damaged
- Connections that have shifted
- Bad laying of pipes
If you’re noticing a higher than normal water bill, you should go around your home and look around to see if you have a leaking pipe. The sooner you can get your leaking pipes fixed, the better.
Not only will having the leaking pipes fixed help the environment and save you money, but it also can help you avoid messy and expensive problems.
If you’re interested in learning more about things changes you can make in your daily routine or want to upgrade your plumbing, give us a call. We’re always happy to help and we will be glad to answer your questions. We want to help you make the world a better place for today and tomorrow.
