How Green is Your Plumbing?

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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.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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