3 APPLIANCES THAT WASTE THE MOST WATER

Top 3 Water-Wasting Appliances in Your Home and What You Can Do To Reduce Your Water Use

Install Low Flow Toilets, Faucets and Shower Heads

Our plumbing company’s customers want to save money on their water bills each month, and one of the best ways is replacing the inefficient appliances in their homes. Homeowners can buy efficient appliances all at once or buy a new one as an old appliance breaks down.

While finding an attractive appliance for a home is important, the first thing to consider is saving money. There are also ways that homeowners can stop wasting water in a home with new devices that are easy to find in home improvement stores. It is simple to reduce water usage in a home with installation of low flow showerheads, faucets and toilets.

Water Wasting Appliance One: Dishwashers

Dishwashers are a wonderful convenience, especially for large families and businesses that serve food, but our plumbing company knows this appliance can waste water when it is not used properly. First, verify that the model in a kitchen is considered an energy efficient brand.

Next, make sure it is installed correctly with new hoses that do not leak. Read the directions in its instruction manual about how to load glassware and dishes. Before turning on a dishwasher, fill it to its fullest capacity to avoid wasting water.

Water Wasting Appliance Two: Water Heaters

We have customers who have never looked at their water heaters until they find a major flood on the floor that is damaging carpet, drywall and tile. Water heaters require maintenance to prevent damage in addition to not wasting water.

Our customers living in a region with hard water probably have a tank filled with sediment that makes it waste water that remains toward the bottom. If there is sediment in the tank, then there is probably corrosion in the connectors and pipes inside the wall, leading to leaks.

Water Wasting Appliance Three: Washing Machine

Modern washing machines make our customer’s lives easier because they can have clean linens and clothing each day. However, this appliance uses a lot of water, especially if it is an older machine.

Many of our customers have washing machines that were made before new federal energy efficiency guidelines. For our customers with older machines, we recommend filling the tub completely or using water level adjustment selections. In addition, have one of our plumbers inspect the hoses to make sure there are no leaks that lead to wasted water.

Now more than ever, conservation doesn’t require a lifestyle change! Call the professionals of Fix It Fast Plumbing at (805) 623-4417 to see how easy it is to conserve water in your Simi Valley home.