A plumbing contractor can save you from the stress and frustration of high costs on water bills. The average homeowner in the United States uses 100 gallons of water per day, and spends an additional $500 on water a year. Though most homeowners don’t even consider how much water they are using when they, say, turn on their faucet, it’s the same level of ignorance that winds up giving them a rude awakening by the time their next water bill arrives in the mail. If you are not staying on top of maintaining your plumbing system, your water usage may grow out of your control. However, what makes this dilemma so difficult for many homeowners is that there’s no denying running water is a necessity in your home. In fact, you wouldn’t be able to live in your home at all without it. Trying to save money on water simply doesn’t seem feasible, but it’s not impossible. How can a homeowner find the right balance between effective and efficient water use? How can they save money on bills while still being able to use their plumbing system to the best of its abilities? The answers to these questions may be easier than you think.

How Can a Plumbing Contractor from McHales Provide High-Quality Service?

When you are looking for plumbing services that will save you long-term money, please look no further than McHales. Our team of licensed, fully-trained plumbers will carefully do a plumbing system inspection down to the last detail. Even if it’s just a matter of making a few small plumbing repairs, we can ensure you save money on future bills. Also feel free to speak with us about replacing your plumbing fixtures with more efficient options designed to save more gallons of water than ever before. By upgrading and having us install new fixtures in your home, you are guaranteed to save 30% more water and ensure you live in your home stress-free. And that’s really the most important thing of them all. Once you know you have a plumbing system keeping you from high costs, you will be able to enjoy a better peace of mind and ensure a higher level of efficiency around the house.

How Can You Save Water?

There are two major factors determining how you save money on water bills: equipment and habits. You can have your plumbing system upgraded once you take note of these 7 water-saving tips:

1. Upgrade Bathroom Fixtures: When you consider just how often you use bathroom fixtures like toilets and sinks on a daily basis, you may be using more water than you originally thought. With that in mind, you should consider upgrading to low-flow toilets and shower heads, maybe even more efficient faucets. You will notice greater water-efficiency by doing so, as well as money saved on plumbing repairs.
2. Upgrade Washing Machines: You can also reduce water usage by wearing clothing more than once, and save more money by upgrading your washing machine, which can save you over 50% more water compared to your current model.  
3. Consider a New Dishwasher: Upgrading to a new, more-efficient dishwasher will save you 30% more water than with conventional models and 80% more water than washing by hand. If you have no choice but to wash dishes by hand, don’t just let the water run, as that may cost you more money.
4. Improve Water Meters: Today’s water meters have made great strides in allowing you to cut back on water usage. New meters can detect leaks and let you know where the water in your home is going so you will be able to stop any plumbing problems from worsening. Ask your local plumbing company about upgrading to these meters for better plumbing efficiency.
5. Consider Greywater Reused Options: Your water supply should be recycled, especially with water from showers, faucets, and even laundry. Also consider investing in a sanitary pipe that keeps the water separated from city potable water pipes and runs it to your toilet, a process saving you 7,000 gallons of water.
6. Consider Storm Water Reuse: Since this time of year usually sees stormier weather, you can take advantage of it by recycling water from the next rain shower. This commonly involves a rooftop drum that can collect and distribute water for landscaping irrigation. Please ask a professional if there other methods available. 
7. Invest in Radiant Heating Systems: Installing a radiant heating system may seem like a weird way to reduce water bills, but these systems do use water more efficiently. They are also more efficient compared to baseboard heaters since they lose less heat through ducts and out of windows.

Talk To A Plumbing Contractor Today To  Learn More About Saving Money On Your Water Bills

Contact McHales today if you want to learn more on how you can ensure better savings with advice from our plumbing contractor!

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