Plumbing Water Conservation Tips

People often wonder how they can cut down on home expenses, especially when it comes to utility bills. While it may seem there is no rhyme or a reason to the lump sum that comes in the form of a bill each month, there is actually quite a lot you can do in your home in order to reduce that number. Consider the following tips for water conservation.

• Limit the amount of detergents and bleaches you use while cleaning. When possible, use biodegradable detergents and cleaning agents. This helps preserve the natural bacteria in your plumbing system.
• Do not set your water pressure above 60 pounds per square inch. If your water pressure exceeds 60 pounds per square inch, install a water pressure reducing valve.
• Check for any leaks you may have in faucets, or pipes. One good way to test this is to check your water meter when it is not being used and then check 8 hours later. If the gauge has moved, it indicates an undetected leak that is causing you to spend excess money.
• Replace your showerhead with a showerhead that conserves water.
• Make sure the temperature setting on your water heater is not above 120 degrees F.
• Set timers on sprinkler systems and only water your grass, plants and garden as needed.
• Wait until you have a full load of laundry to run the washing machine.
• Limit shower time to 10 minutes or less.
• Consider hand-washing dishes a few times a week instead of running the dishwasher.
• Check to make sure your toilet flapper and fill valves are working properly.
• Hire a professional plumber from Absolute Precision Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning to perform regular plumbing maintenance to your system. This will ensure you don’t have any expensive leaks and that everything is working as efficiently as possible.

These are just a few ways you can conserve water in your home and save drastically on your utility bills. For more tips on how to conserve water, or to hire a professional from Absolute Precision Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning contact us today. We look forward to helping you save on your utility bills.

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