7 honest plumbing tips from an honest plumber
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7 Honest Plumbing Tips From an Honest Plumber
Excessive water usage and hidden damage to plumbing can cost you buckets of cash.
Plumbing problems often include clogs, drips or leakages. So,it is important for you to
familiarize yourself with your plumbing system that you can minimize the damage and solve
minor plumbing problems on your own.
Do you really want to cut down your utility bills? Are you concerned about excessive water
wastage at home? A well maintained plumbing system can help you save water, which in
turn will help you in saving your utility bills.
Here are Seven simple things YOU can do to prevent wasting water indoors and to
keep a check on your plumbing system!
1. Fix toilet leaks: Toilet leaks are often silent yet easy to identify and fix. If these are
left undetected, it can cause you huge water loss. Make sure to check whether the
water level in your toilet tank is not above the overflow tube. Check your toilet
flapper in your toilet tank as it becomes worn over time and does not work
effectively. You can test for a toilet leak by placing a few drops of food coloring or a
toilet dye tablet in your tank and wait for a few minutes. The coloring in the bowl
indicates the possibilities of a leakage.
2. Low-Flow Faucets: Check the amount of water flowing from each faucet. A leaky
faucet that drips once per second can waste more than 8 gallons a day, which counts
3,000 gallons per year! Install a low-flow aerator if your existing toilet faucet flows
above 2.5 gallons per minute. A kitchen faucet should flow between 1.5 to 2.5
gallons per minute, which is enough to wash and rinse dishes.
3. Say NO to Galvanized water lines: Galvanized water lines can corrode or rust
with time. Even the plastic pipes are not durable enough and do not perform well.
Installing copper lines will prove to be a better choice for you- though expensive, but
durable and long lasting.
4. Avoid disposing Starch products: Do not put large quantities of any starch
product like rice, potatoes, etc. down your garbage disposal as the starch will turn
into a paste and clog the drain.
5. Install low-flow showerheads: On an average, a 5-minute shower with a regular
showerhead uses 7 gallons of water, while a 5-minute shower with a low-flow
showerhead uses 2.5 gallons of water. Therefore, replace your older showerheads
that can waste thousands of gallons per month with the new efficient models.
6. Maintaining sewer lines: Maintain and keep sewer lines from clogging by using a
live enzyme. The product will save you from the hassle and tons of money in the
future.
7. Check for sewer lines: Last but not the least, make sure to check the sewer lines
for any root or settling problems, when you buy a new house.
Paying a little attention to household plumbing can save you a lot. Keep caring and Keep
saving!!