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 Replace old or outdated plumbing fixtures with new trends that add value to your home and conserve on water.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 Much Water is Your Family Wasting?

June 13th, 2017 Posted in Water Conservation
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Did you know that the average American family of four uses approximately 146,000 a year? This number has increased by 127% since 1950, which should be cause for alarm. Fresh water is a valuable and finite natural resource, with only 1% of the water on earth suitable for consumption. If you are trying to move to an eco-friendlier lifestyle for your family, one place to start is watching how much water is wasted within your home.

So how can you save water in your home? Start with being aware of your water use. Don’t leave water running down the drain – ever. Shut it off while you brush your teeth, shampoo your hair or shave. Take shorter showers and don’t wash clothes that are still clean. Be frugal about watering your lawn or choose to xeriscape instead. These all add up to saving water and conserving this valuable resource.

One other way to make a substantial change in the water wasted in your home is to convert to water-efficient fixtures and appliances. Swapping out faucets, toilets, washers and showerheads for low-flow options can make a giant difference in your water usage. A family of four can save as much as 24,000 gallons a year just by switching from a conventional toilet to a low-flow model. A low-flow showerhead can save another 12,000 gallons of water per person! It is worth looking into and discussing with your local plumber to reduce your water waste in your home.

Conserving water is everyone’s responsibility. The first place to start is at home with your own family. You can begin by using some of these smart tactics to reduce waste every day.

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

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Green Home Improvements – Plumbing

June 22nd, 2016 Posted in Water Conservation
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There are many ways you can improve the efficiency of your home to conserve water and energy, making it greener. One way is to use green plumbing options that will reduce waste every day in your home. Not only are green plumbing methods good for the environment, they can save you and your family money off your monthly utilities. Here are a few ways to go green when it comes to your home’s plumbing.

  • Plumbing fixtures. Upgrade your faucets and showerheads to water-efficient options. Look for fixtures that have the WaterSense label, a EPA sponsored program for water-efficient products. Just changing your showerhead can save half a gallon of water for every shower taken in your home.
  • Upgrade your toilet. Toilets are one of the biggest uses of water in most homes. Upgrade older models to water-efficient toilets that can use approximately 20% less per flush, saving an estimated 4,000 gallons a year in a home with a family of four.
  • Go tankless with your water heater. Tankless water heaters save energy by only heating water as needed, saving up to 50% off your water heating costs. Plus, tankless water heaters never run out of hot water like tank models and require less room in your home.
  • Irrigation. WaterSense also labels irrigation controllers that can help reduce your water waste when irrigating your lawn.

If you are ready to change your plumbing to green options, call your local green plumber for help. They can offer advice on the best water and energy efficient plumbing options for your home, plus install your new toilets, tankless water heater and other fixtures when you are ready to upgrade.

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Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Is Your Home Plumbing Wasting Water and Money?

September 9th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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Conserving water should be a top priority for everyone. Not only does water cost you money to use in your home, it is vital to our planet’s environmental health. Did you know that 95% of water used in the U.S.in homes goes right down the drain? You can make small changes in your home to reduce water waste and save this precious resource. Here are some home plumbing water saving tips:

  • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures. Water efficient faucets, showerheads, washers and other plumbing options can save thousands of gallons per year. Just changing one faucet to a water efficient model can save 1,000 gallons a year.
  • Fix water leaks. A small plumbing drip or leak can waste a large amount of water and cause damage to your home. The average family wastes 10,000 gallons of water per year due to leaks. Whether it is a dripping faucet or a leaking pipe, get your plumbing issues fixed as soon as possible to reduce water waste. Your local plumber can fix those leaks in no time.
  • Change your toilet. The biggest saver of water in a home is a water-efficient toilet. One low-flush toilet can save 24,000 gallons of water a year in your home. That alone can save you up to 18% off your water bill if you are on a city water system. Talk to your local plumber about installing a water-efficient toilet in your home.

Implementing these small, yet effective, changes in your home’s plumbing can save you plenty of money off your water bill and conserve water we need for the future.

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

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Are You Wasting 40,000 Gallons of Water a Year in Your Home?

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Plumbing Maintenance
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Water conservation should be important to everyone; not only is water a limited and vital resource, it’s also something we all pay for in our homes. Unfortunately, many homes waste thousands of gallons of water every year, due to poorly functioning appliances. It’s estimated that a family of four can use an average of 146,000 gallons of water a year, most of that going right down the drain. However, water-efficient appliances can greatly reduce this amount, averaging a savings for the same size family of 40,000 gallons a year.

Water Savings With Water-Efficient Appliances

There are a few different appliances which can offer substantial water-saving benefits to your home, cutting down waste and reducing your water bill. Here are the top four worth investing in for your home:

  • Low-flow toilets. A low-flow toilet that’s flushed 15 times a day can save up to 24,000 gallons a year over a normal flow toilet.
  • Efficient showerheads. For each person in your household who takes a 15 minute shower every day, you could save an estimated 24,000 gallons a year by using a low-flow or efficient showerhead.
  • Low-flow faucets. Just changing your faucet to a low-flow model can save a 1,000 gallons of water per faucet that’s run for four minutes a day.
  • Water-efficient washers. Doing only two loads a week, you can save 2,000 gallons of water by changing to a water-efficient washer.

Every fixture or appliance in your home that uses water has a low-flow or efficient version, which can save thousands of gallons of water per year. Talk to your local plumber about what other fixtures and appliances, like your water heater or dishwasher, can be replaced to save even more water every year.

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

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How Efficient Are Your Water Fixtures?

August 14th, 2014 Posted in Faucet Repairs
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Everyone knows that water is a limited and necessary resource for every living thing on the planet. It also costs money to bring into your home and dispose of properly. It only makes sense for the environment, and for your wallet, to practice conservative water use. An easy way to save money and make green choices which conserve this precious resource is to use water-efficient fixtures. The EPA WaterSense program and fixtures are a good way to start.

What Are WaterSense Products?

The WaterSense program is in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide products and services which promote conservative water use. Since its inception in 2006, WaterSense claims to have helped reduce water usage by 757 billion gallons. The products and services endorsed with the WaterSense label are certified to be at least 20% more efficient, without sacrificing performance. Some of the fixtures that are available for home include: 

These fixtures can help save a substantial amount of water every year over their lifetimes. A typical WaterSense faucet can save 700 gallons each year, and approximately 11,000 gallons over its life. The certified showerheads can save a half a gallon of water every minute the shower is running. WaterSense toilets can save families $110 a year, or about $2,200 over the life of the toilet in water costs.

If you are ready to replace some of your existing fixtures with WaterSense products, talk to your local plumber. They can help you get these new fixtures installed correctly, so you can start saving money and water in your home.

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Go Green and Save Green on Your Utility Bills

October 25th, 2012 Posted in Faucet Repairs
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If saving the planet is as important to you as saving money, then green is definitely your color! When it comes to water, going green and saving green are often the same things. By reducing the amount of water and energy you use, you reduce energy and water waste and reduce your monthly utility bills as well.

 

There are several techniques, equipment and fixtures that will help you reduce your water use and lower your energy bills at the same time. Consider making these “green” changes around your home:

 

  • Collect rain and gutter run-off. Reuse rain and gutter run-off to water plants around your home, inside and out.

 

  • Fix leaky faucets and toilets. A leaking toilet or faucets can add up to hundreds of gallons wasted each month. Calling a plumber to fix the problem is a greener solution and is less expensive in the long run.

 

  • Convert to high-efficiency fixtures. Faucets, showerheads and many other fixtures come in high-efficiency models. Replace them as you can and switch to the “greener” models. Showerheads alone can save hundreds of gallons of water a month.

 

  • Upgrade appliances. Almost all appliances that use water have energy/water efficient models. Although you may not be able to afford to upgrade all these at once, there are often rebates and tax breaks to encourage you to do so when you can.

 

  • Never let water run down the drain. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth. Put in the plug before you start to run your bath water. Rinse items in a plugged sink or tub, not over an open drain. Get the point?

 

Just making a few changes here and there can save you money while you reduce energy and water waste. Go green and you will never look back!

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Water Saving Strategies

March 30th, 2012 Posted in Bathroom Repairs
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Saving water is a great way to reduce your utility bills while doing your part for the environment and helping to ensure that we don’t run out of water in the near future.  There are many ways you can reduce the water consumption in your home without sacrificing comfort and convenience.  In addition, when you save hot water you not only reduce your water bill but you will also see a saving on your energy bills.

About half the water usage in a typical home takes place in the bathroom so that’s a great place to start saving water.  When selecting new water efficient fixtures for your home, look for the WaterSense label. WaterSense is a program run by the EPA that provides certifications for water efficient fixtures.  In order to earn the certification which is done by independent companies, a fixture must use 20% less water than comparable fixtures with no loss of performance.  You can avoid the disappointment of a poorly performing low flow fixture by sticking with WaterSense labeled products.

If you have older toilets that use more than 3 gallons of water per flush, replacing them with low flow toilets will save an average family of four at least 4,000 gallons of water per year.  The average household can save another 2,000 gallons of water per year by installing low flow shower heads and 500 additional gallons by replacing those old faucets with new WaterSense faucets.

In the laundry room, avoid running small loads but if you have to, make sure to change your washer’s water level.  When the time comes for a new washer, choose an Energy Star washer to save up to 15 to 20 gallons of water on every load.  The same goes for your dishwasher.  Wait until it is full before running it and choose an Energy Star model to save water on every load.

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