When the weather is extremely dry, it can cause water shortages to occur. When this happens, homeowners are often asked by their municipality to take measures to conserve water in their homes, but it can be hard to know what measures to take.
At Home Climates, we want to help our neighbors conserve water, so we’re providing some practical tips on how to do so. We’ll also share how we can help you with any plumbing concerns that might be contributing to excessive water usage in your home. Keep reading to learn more!
Six Tips to Help You Conserve Water Today
What can you as a homeowner do to start conserving water right away? Here are a few practical tips:
- Keep tabs on taps. Always turn taps off tightly so they do not drip.
- Look into leaks. Promptly repair any leaks in and around your taps, pipes, toilets, or appliances. One small leak can add up to a lot of water over time.
- Lower the flow. Use an aerator and/or a water flow-reducer attachment on your tap to reduce your water usage. And, if your faucets are more than 10 years old, replacing both kitchen and bath faucets is an easy way to reduce water usage.
- Be mindful of household chores. Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes or use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine or dishwasher.
- Watch water usage during hygiene. Turn off the tap while shaving or brushing teeth. This can save up to 10 gallons of water per day. Take shorter showers and use a low-flow showerhead.
- Make use of the rain. Collect rainwater in barrels or buckets and use it for gardening or watering houseplants.
How can Home Climates help me conserve water?
Home Climates is pleased to provide our customers with complete plumbing services. Many homeowners don’t realize it, but a dripping faucet or small leak can use up a lot of water over time. Not to mention, leaking plumbing can also damage your home. We can easily repair any plumbing concerns you may have in your home, and we can also help prevent them by providing you with preventive plumbing service that inspects and adjusts your home plumbing system as necessary.
We’ll come to your home at your convenience to perform a comprehensive plumbing inspection. Our maintenance services include a water line, faucet and drain inspection, water pressure testing, dye testing to identify the source of leaks, and more. If we find a problem, we’ll recommend the most cost-effective method for rectifying the issue. This can help you and your family use less water and enjoy better plumbing in your home – no matter what the weather.
Call Home Climates today for the plumbing services you need.
If you’d like to conserve water in your home but are concerned about drips or leaks in your plumbing, Home Climates is ready to help. Call us today at 717-689-4151 and we’ll be more than happy to schedule an appointment with you.
