Certain topics that are best saved for another time when friends for family gather around the dinner table.

September 11, 2024

For some it may be hot-button issues like politics or religion. For others, it’s their spouses’ cooking. Or, how about sharing with others.

Put a Little Extra Money Back in Your Pocket

Any time of year is a good time to look for ways to reduce water consumption. It’s a great to conserve a primary natural resource while reducing energy consumption at the same time. And when you accomplish both of those goals at the same time, you can’t help but put a little extra money back in your pocket.

Here are a few key water conservation tips you’ll want to keep handy:

1. Keep those showers short. Sure, a long, hot shower is relaxing, but you know what’s more relaxing? Seeing a nice low water bill. Remember, time is money, especially if that time is spent in the shower.
2. Install water efficient fixtures, like a low-flow showerhead and aerated faucets. You can also reduce the amount of water needed to flush your toilet by up to a two thirds by replacing it with a dual-flush toilet. These use about 1.1 gallons per half flush, and 1.3 gallons for a full flush. Older toilets, by comparison, average between 3 and 5 gallons per flush.
3. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color.
4. Insulate your pipes. Wrapping your pipes with foam insulation will allow water to heat up faster and, in the process, prevent your pipes from cracking and bursting come winter. This goes for all pipes in your garage and any other unheated spaces.
5. Harvest your excess water. Put a large bucket under the shower while it warms up, and use that water to flush your toilet, water your plants, and for other household uses.

Here’s another tip for water conservation and overall improved plumbing performance: contact Conway Services to request a whole-house plumbing inspection. It’s a service that should be performed to help take care of small problems before they get bigger and costlier to repair while providing for your family’s increased safety. To learn more or schedule service, contact Conway Services today.