Plumbing costs can quickly add up, especially during periods of extreme weather conditions. At Murrayville Plumbing, we know that there are many quick and inexpensive ways to lower your monthly plumbing costs. If you are interested in learning about how to reduce your plumbing costs in Langley, keep reading below.
Turn Off the Faucet
Most people do not consider how much money and water is wasted when you leave the faucet running while washing the dishes or when brushing your teeth. Turning the faucet off when you are not using it can result in big water savings and it can help reduce your water bill.
Toilet Efficiency
You can significantly reduce your water bill by regularly checking your toilets for leaks, fixing leaks, retrofitting older toilets, or installing new High Efficiency Toilets (HETs). In order for a toilet to be considered high efficiency, it must meet rigorous criteria for performance and cannot use more than 4.84 litres per flush. Older toilets can use as much as 11.4-415 litres per flush.
Leaks
A dripping faucet can waste litres of water over the course of a month, causing you a lot on annual financial waste. Make sure that you are shutting off each faucet completely when you are done with it. Another way you can help reduce your water bill is to inspect your pipes for leaks. If you have any leaky pipes, make sure to fix them right away.
Check the Kitchen Sink
Putting certain items, like some food scraps, down the kitchen sink will force your home’s septic tank to work harder. In order to avoid overloading your septic tank, you should scrape as mush food as you can into your green waste bin before washing the dishes. This can save you a lot of trouble and cost when it comes to needing your sink unclogged or other plumbing services.
Quality Garden Hose Nozzles
One of the biggest money drainers when it comes to plumbing costs is an old, low-quality garden hose nozzle. Make sure that you turn off the water to the hose when you are done using it in order to prevent water from dripping out of the nozzle. You can also invest in a quality garden hose nozzle, one that has several spray options for distributing water more effectively. This increased efficiency will allow you to water your garden at a fraction of the original cost.
Manage Your Shower Spray
You can still take a shower without turning it on all the way. A less intense spray will automatically conserve water, while lowering the cost of your water bill. If you like to take hot showers, using a less intense spray will also reduce the monthly cost of water heating.
Saving Money With Murrayville Plumbing
At Murrayville Plumbing, we have an excellent team of certified Langley plumbers who would be more than happy to help you figure out how you can better save money on your water bill. If you are interested in learning more about how to reduce your plumbing costs in Langley, or if you are interested in one of our other services (heating, gas, and commercial services), please contact Murrayville Plumbing at 778-888-6451 or fill out a contact form on our website. Murrayville Plumbing only hires the best certified Langley plumbers, and is proud to serve the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley seven days a week.
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