27 Jul. 12
How To Save Money On Plumbing Fixtures? (Low Flow Showers, High Efficiency Toilets)
By selecting the right plumbing fixtures you can save money in the long run. With water and power costs rising as quickly as they have been of late, the long run is happening quicker than ever. Rather than replacing your old hot water heater with another standard water heater that holds and heats 40 to 100 gallons of water, consider the latest update in that category, the tankless water heater. Not only do the newer versions operate up to fifty percent more efficiently, they rarely rupture and can last twenty years or more. Add up the savings on operation, repair and replacement and see for yourself how much you can save.
The latest high efficiency toilets use less water to flush. New technology allows for water to be flushed through the system with more force, even though less water is needed. During the course of time, savings on water can be quite considerable.
Another popular way to reduce water cost is the installation of low flow showers. These too use up to fifty percent less water to flow through the system. While they require less water, the extra force that is delivered through the shower head makes up for the smaller volume of water.
Simple adjustments can add up to significant savings over time. By making temperature adjustments to your hot water heaters, the savings will mount up rather quickly. An effective savings methods requires that you turn down the temperature on the heater to a medium or a lower setting. Get the family accustomed to very warm temperatures for showers versus very hot can be accomplished. The same strategy should be set in place for laundry water temperatures.
All About the Pipes Plumbing Inc. has many suggestions to help you save money with the right plumbing fixtures. They also have the best plumbing equipment in stock and ready to install in your home. Call All About The Pipes today and get started on a savings plan for your home.