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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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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How Green is Your Plumbing?

May 5th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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You want to do your part to live a green lifestyle, conserving energy and reducing waste. One of the most valuable natural resources we have is clean, fresh water. It is easy to take this resource for granted when it flows so freely into your home. However, there are ways to reduce water waste by upgrading to green plumbing in your home.

Green Plumbing Upgrades

Water efficiency is not only good for the environment, it can also be a way to save money off your utility bills. Using less water and heating less water both can save money every month, plus it is a great way to do your part to conserve natural resources. To upgrade your plumbing to a greener approach, here are a few ideas:

–          Faucets and showerheads. Start with the small fixtures that are inexpensive to replace. Water efficient faucets and showerheads can reduce your water usage by gallons per day.

–          Efficient toilets. You are literally flushing money down the toilet if you have an older, inefficient toilet. New models like WaterSense can save 4,000 gallons of water a year while performing as good, or better, than older models.

–          Water heaters. Do you still have a tank water heater that keeps water hot 24/7, wasting energy? Upgrade to the greener option of a tankless or on demand model, saving you up to 50% less energy for hot water.

Almost all water appliances and fixtures now come in water efficient models that can reduce the waste in your home. To get a green plumbing makeover, talk to your local green plumber to discuss replacing your toilets, water heaters and other water appliances with more efficient options.

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

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