Here are 5 Simple Green Plumbing Tips to Help You Conserve Water and Save Money for your Germantown and Montgomery County Home

Today the word green has a whole new meaning. Once a word that described a color, today the word green defines the environmentally friendly, energy efficient practices relating to recycling, appliances, light bulbs, home improvement and so much more. You may have even heard the phrase “Is it green friendly?” These are words and phrases that we should get very comfortable using as they are the words of the future when it comes to our health and the way we fix and improve our lives and homes. “Going Green” isn’t just for the environmentalists anymore as more and more Americans begin to understand the importance of conserving energy and water which in turn can save a lot of money.

Top 5 Green Plumbing Tips

1. Fix Leaky Faucets
Just one leaky faucet could waste over 20 gallons of water per day. If you are unsure if your pipes, toilets or sinks have leaks then contact your plumber to come check it for you.

2. Insulate Pipes
Some homes are made with crucial piping in exterior walls. When water travels from the pipes to your faucets there is a heat loss, thus taking longer for warm water to come out of the faucet after you turn it on.  Insulation around pipes will help speed up the heating process thus conserving energy and water.  Want to go a step further?  Then consider relocating any pipes in un-insulated areas.

3. Low Flow Toilets
Traditional toilets use anywhere from 3.5 to 7 gallons of water per flush. With a family of four, that can amount to hundreds of gallons of water every day.  By contrast, environmentally-conscious low flow toilets use just 1.6 gallons per flush, max.  Studies show that an average family of four will save 22,000 gallons of water per year and $100 on their water bill.  Less water, greater pressure, and significant savings…that’s the beauty of a low-flow toilet.

4.Shower Heads and Faucets
Installing low flow showerheads and aerators for sinks are two more ways to limit water flow which will save water and money.

5. Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters conserve energy by heating only the amount of water needed and only they conserve water, too, as there’s no waiting for the water to get   hot…with tankless units, you get hot water on demand.  What’s more,    tankless water heaters are available for your entire home or single water sources, such as your kitchen sink, to  bolster your hot water supply in areas where you use it the most.

At Your 1 Plumber, we’re plumbing specialists, with the ideas, experience, and know-how to help you and your family live more comfortably, conveniently, and affordably…and all while contributing to a greener planet.

Contact us today for fast, friendly service.