What is Green Plumbing?

November 6th, 2018 Posted in Water Conservation
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The word “green” gets thrown around a lot when referring to environmental issues. Living green is choosing better options for the environment when buying products, using natural resources and disposing of waste. When it comes to plumbing, there are a few ways you can “go green” and make your home or business more environmentally-friendly. Here are some options that are available for green plumbing to reduce water and energy waste that can help sustain our planet.

  • Tankless water heaters. The standard tank water heater uses gas or electricity to keep hundreds of gallons of water hot 24/7, whether it is being used or not. This can waste natural resources and cost more on energy bills. Tankless water heaters are “green” due to their on-demand heating of water, using much less energy.
  • Low-flow fixtures. You can reduce the amount of water your household or business uses by simply changing your water fixtures. Low-flow toilets, faucets, shower heads and other fixtures reduce the amount of water you use throughout the day. This can save hundreds of gallons of water used without changing your normal routine.
  • Efficient appliances. Upgrading your dishwasher and clothes washer to more energy and water-efficient models can help reduce waste in your home. These green options often have the Energy Star certification to make it simple to find a good choice for your water appliances.

If you are interested in options to reduce water and energy waste around your home or business, talk to your local plumber that specializes in green plumbing. They can help you identify areas in your plumbing that can be improved or upgraded to reduce waste and help you install new green plumbing options.

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Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.
106-M Oakgrove Road
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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Top 3 Benefits of Using Green Plumbing

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Water Conservation
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How green is your plumbing? While you may recycle paper, glass, aluminum and other materials, or drive a hybrid vehicle, leading a green lifestyle does not stop there. Your plumbing is another area where you can conserve natural resources and make a difference in the world. Here are some of the benefits of upgrading to green plumbing, both for the planet and your family.

  1. Reduce water waste. Not only is there a limited supply of fresh, clean water, creating and delivering water uses energy and depletes natural resources. Green plumbing fixtures and appliances use less water and help conserve this valuable resource for future generations.
  2. Lower your utility costs. By choosing green plumbing, you get the benefit of saving money on your utility bills. Options like tankless water heaters use less energy, saving you a significant amount on electricity or gas. Reduced water use can lower your water bill, or put less stress on your well or septic system for lower maintenance costs, all adding up to more money in your bank account each year.
  3. Added style. Upgrading faucets, washers and other fixtures to green options gives you a chance to update your home. New faucets and appliances not only can reduce waste and save you money, they can help stylize your bathroom, kitchen and utility rooms with a new look. Replace old or outdated plumbing fixtures with new trends that add value to your home and conserve on water.

There are many green plumbing options available on the market, from Energy Star appliances and fixtures, to tankless water heaters and low-flow toilets. Talk to your local plumber about how to make your home’s plumbing green and begin enjoying the benefits.

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Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.
106-M Oakgrove Road
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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How Green is Your Plumbing?

May 29th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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Recycling, conserving water and efficient energy use are all part of the green lifestyle. Finding ways to reduce waste is an important goal for everyone to strive for, especially homeowners. You can drive the more energy efficient car, be very conscience of recycling and have other green behaviors, but if you home is not green, then you are missing a big step. One area that can make a big environmental impact is your home’s plumbing. Here are a few ways to ensure your home is conserving water and energy by using these green plumbing options:

  • Tankless water heaters. Stop wasting energy around the clock with an old tank water heater. Tankless water heaters only heat water when it’s used, saving a ton of energy and money off your utility bills.
  • Low-flow toilets. Did you know that less efficient toilets can waste an extra 4,000 gallons of water a year compared to water-efficient models? New low-flow toilets work just as good as the old models, yet save thousands of gallons of water.
  • Showerheads. Another big use of water in the home is the shower. You need a showerhead that limits the flow of water to give you enough to get clean without wasting this precious resource. WaterSense offers a great efficient showerhead that can save about half a gallon of water every time you or someone in your family showers.

The nice thing about living green is it often can save you green in the long run. While it may cost a little now to upgrade the plumbing in your home to greener options, most of these fixtures and appliances will save you money off water and energy. Talk to your local plumber about transforming your plumbing to green options.

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Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Green Plumbing

February 24th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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Over the past few years there has been an increasing interest in the environment and especially “green building” practices, which result in homes with less impact on the environment.   One area of particular interest is the conservation of clean water, which is in limited supplies in certain areas.  As a result of building science and technology, new plumbing fixtures have been developed that greatly reduce the amount of water used, while still retaining their functionality.  These fixtures are suitable for use on new homes and can be easily retrofitted to existing homes as well.

Studies have shown that the two major users of water in the home are the toilet and the shower.  A WaterSense toilet is capable of saving up to 4,000 gallons of water per year, as it uses less than 2 gallons of water per flush.  In addition to saving water, the homeowner also is saving approximately $90.00 per year in their water bill.  Showers are another big user of water and WaterSense shower heads use less than 2 gallons of water per minute, which is significantly less than the 2.5 gallons per minute for traditional shower heads.  Best yet, the performance of the WaterSense toilet and showerhead is the same!

While not saving water, tank-less water heaters save a tremendous amount of energy, as the heater provides instant hot water, eliminating the need for a storage tank.  As a result there is no cycling on and off the heater to maintain the water being stored in the tank, thus saving energy and money.  In many ways “green plumbing” means both saving the environment, while saving money at the same time!

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Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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No Reason To Avoid Low Flow Toilets

September 21st, 2012 Posted in Toilets
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Since they were first introduced in the early 1990s, low flow toilets have had a hard time shaking the reputation as poor performers to be avoided if at all possible.  To be honest, the poor reputation was well deserved at the time.  Toilet manufacturers were unprepared for government water conservation regulations that took effect in 1994 limiting the maximum amount of water that toilet could use to 1.6 gallons per flush.

Instead of designing new toilets that worked well with only 1.6 gallons of water, most toilet maker simply modified existing designs to reduce the amount of water that would flow out of the tank during each flush.  Unfortunately, most toilets that performed well using 3.4 gallons per flush didn’t flush well when limited to less than half the usual amount of water.  There was not enough water to clear all of the waste out of the bowl and the toilets were prone to frequent clogging.

Fortunately, the performance of low flow toilets has improved considerably since then and there is no reason to avoid low flow toilets any more.  Toilet manufactures have responded to consumer complaints (and declining sales) by redesigning their toilets to operate efficiently using only 1.6 gallons of water.  In fact, some new toilets use even less water and work just as well as standard toilets.

Experience has shown that redesigned low flow toilets flush fully and don’t clog any more frequently than older standard toilets.  Low flow toilet prices start as low as $100 and considering the money you save on water, they can pay for themselves in just a few years.

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Low Flow Toilets Save Water And Money

September 21st, 2012 Posted in Toilets
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Water conservation is important for many reasons.  Not only does reducing water usage conserve fresh water supplies, but it reduces the pressure on water and sewage infrastructure.  As the population increases, your local water authority has to build larger water treatment facilities, more pumping stations, install miles of water and sewer lines, and add more storage capacity.  In addition, by conserving water we can reduce the amount of energy needed for pumping water and for operating water treatment facilities.

On a personal level, water conservation not only reduces your water bill, but can also reduce the amount of energy used for water heating.  If you are on a septic system, lower water usage will help your septic system work better and last longer.

There are many ways we can save on water usage such as turning off the water while shaving or brushing our teeth and catching the water that would otherwise go down the drain while waiting for the shower to warm up and using it for watering plants.  However, an more effective way to save tens of thousands of gallons of water per year without even thinking about it is to replace an older standard toilet with a modern low-flow toilet.

If the toilets in your home date back to before 1992, they most likely use at least twice as much water per flush than modern low flow toilets use.  By replacing these old toilets with low flow toilets you can save about 3,000 gallons of water per person per year.  For a family of four, that’s 12,000 gallons of water!  You will not only conserve water, but depending on water and sewer rates in your area, you could also save $50 to $100 per year on your water bill.

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