Ways to Reduce Water Costs in Your Home

Water shortage has been a subject of discussion for years now, and this is because the costs have been climbing up.

The average American household uses up to 350 gallons of water every day. If you have noticed your water meter escalating and the bills becoming a form of stress, then it may be time to think about conservation.

Americans use more water per person than almost anywhere else in the world and as a result we are paying a lot.

We at Your 1 Plumber care about your needs and the money you spend. This is why we have come up with some practices to save on water costs without making a big change in your everyday routine.

Daily Practices

 

• Shower Right: Choose a shower over a bath to save on water.  You can cut out 5 gallonsjust by cutting down a minute in the shower.

 

• Slow down the dishes: Wait for the dishes to accumulate and then do a load of the dishwasher instead of washing them by hand to save water. Do the same for washing machines.

Better Plumbing Fixtures

 

Low Flow Toilets and Showers: Low flow toilets today are advanced enough to do the job right with lesser water—by approximately 1.6 gallons.

Low flow showers not only have a faster stream but also save you gallons of water!

Faucet Aerator: A good quality aerator can save as much as 1.5 gallons of water per minute, saving you a lot of money in the process.

Insulating Pipes: This can help save on costs during the winter season. The more insulation your pipes have, the less time the water takes to heat.

This translates to less time spent running water for it to warm up, thus saving some.

Plumbing Repairs

 

Water damage from bathroom fixtures can cost up to $10,799 in water damage on an average.

Leaking Pipes

A 1/8 inch crack in your pipes can waste up to 250 gallons a day! This amount is more than twice the usage for two people on a summer day.

Dripping Faucets

Water dripping from faucets can cost your 3,000 gallons of water in a year.

Teach the members of your family to turn off the water supply to faucets to prevent water wastage and call a plumber in the meantime.

Leaking toilets

You can detect a leak yourself by placing dye tablet in the toilet tank and checking if the dye seeps into the bowl. If there is a leak, be sure to promptly call the plumber; leaking toilets can waste up to 500 gallons of water each day.

Regular Inspection

Get an annual plumbing inspection at the very least to detect any problems beforehand and repair to prevent water wastage. You can keep an eye out for moisture in walls and floors along with your water bill to detect any changes.

We want to Help

Your 1 Plumber FL applauds efforts by our customers to save on water costs. And we want to help.

You can book an inspection today or get quick plumbing repair services in Palm Beach We also provide plumbing installation for water heaters, Boca Raton FL water heaters repair  and sewer lines along with well systems. Visit our site to find out more. Our same day plumbing services help you save on water costs by preventing wastage.