Is Your Toilet Wasting Water and Money?

Did you know that for most homes, more water is used through the toilet than any other appliance or fixture? Even showers and your washing machine may use less water than your toilet. It is estimated that a third of all water used in most homes is flushed down the toilet. When a toilet leaks or is an older, less efficient model, the amount of waste can be even more. Replacing your toilet can be the most effective way to reduce water usage in your home, saving a vital natural resource while also reducing your water and energy costs.

So what makes newer toilets more efficient? It all comes down to the design.  Larger flapper valves, redesigned trap ways and longer flush valves in new efficient toilets have improve the function of these fixtures while decreasing water use. With these new improvements, many of the newer efficient toilets can garner a large savings in water use, up to 20% in many cases. This savings can be reflected on your water bill and ensure you are doing your part in helping reduce water waste.

Don’t continue flushing water and money down the toilet with an old, inefficient model. Upgrade to a new toilet that will help reduce your water use while offering higher functionality for your home. Although replacing a toilet is a quick plumbing service, it does require expertise to ensure it is installed correctly. An improperly installed toilet can lead to even bigger problem such as water damage to your flooring if it is not sealed correctly. Contact your local plumbing company to discuss which of the newer options will work best for your needs and schedule a professional installation.

Be sure that your new toilet is installed correctly and properly sealed so that it will last for many years to come.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

Are You Flushing Money Down The Toilet?

For most homes, the largest source of water use is the toilet. It is estimated that about a third of all the water used in a home can be attributed to toilets, a large amount when you consider all the other water fixtures that you use everyday. Water costs money, either directly through your municipal water bill or through other costs such as electricity or waste water costs. Since your toilet uses the most water, one of the best ways to stop flushing this water and money away is to reduce the water used with a water efficient toilet.

Improved Water Efficient Toilet Design

Many people are concerned that a water efficient toilet will not perform as well as older models. The fact is that many of the newer designs of efficient toilets actually perform better than models which use traditional design. Larger flapper valves, similar trapways and longer flush valves all can increase the productivity of the flushing aspect, while using less water to do so. These improvements can offer a savings of 20% on the water that gets flushed down the toilet, a substantial savings over the many years that the toilet will be in service.

If it is time to replace your older toilet with a new, water efficient model, you will want the help of an experienced plumber. For most people, installing a new toilet is not a do-it-yourself project they want to undertake. A professional can give you recommendations on the brands and models of low-flow toilets which offer the best performance. Once you choose the right model for your home, your local plumber can ensure that your new toilet is installed correctly and properly sealed so that it will last for many years to come.

Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.