A Dripping Tap
A dripping tap is more than just an annoying sound; it can cause the waste of up to 15 gallons of water per day and add approximately $100 to your yearly water bill. To avoid wasting precious water, make sure you turn your taps off all the way. If fully closed taps continue to leak, have them repaired or replaced. Investing in plumbing maintenance now will help you save money in the long run.
Hair Clogs Drains !
For some, it’s common practice to flush discarded hair
from hairbrushes or haircuts down the toilet, which is why
there is an enormous market for anti-clog products,
and roommates who don’t leave hair clumps in the shower.
If you don’t want a backed up toilet, don’t flush hair.
Tips To Keep Your Money From
Going Down The Drain
Tips To Keep Your Money
From Going Down The Drain
When it comes to plumbing, there are certain preventive
measures that can help you avoid unnecessary water and
money loss. From cutting down on daily water use, making
sure taps and pipes are in good shape to conserving water
and reducing bills – it’s easier than you might think.
Go for low-flow
Installing a low-flow shower head is an easy way to significantly
reduce water consumption. Even a 10 minute shower with a
conventional shower head can use up to 42 gallons of water.
Low-flow shower heads are easy to install and use far less water.
Go the extra mile and set a household shower-time limit.
The teenagers in the house may be less than impressed but your
reduced water bill will be worth the complaints.
Don’t neglect your drains
Drains are often overlooked until they become clogged
and no longer work effectively. To keep your drains in
working order and avoid unwanted build-up, pour a cup
of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar down them
on a monthly basis. In the bathroom, use strainers in the
sink and bathtub drains to keep hair and soap out of your pipes.
Avoid using harsh chemical drain cleaners as they are harmful
to the environment and can damage your pipes.
Know the location of your
home’s main water valve
Know the location of your home’s main water valve
In case of a major incident – such as a pipe bursting
– where you might need to immediately shut off all
of the water in the home, it’s critical to know where
the main water valve is located. This valve is usually
located next to the water meter and should be kept
in good condition. To maintain your home’s main water valve
and keep it in working order, open and close it once a year.
Keep fats and oil
out of your drains
Too many people think it makes sense to pour hot cooking grease
down a sink or toilet. After all, you can’t pour it in the garbage bag.
But when that grease cools it solidifies and sticks to the insides of
your pipes. Over time, it will build up and block the entire pipe.
Rather than dumping grease into your plumbing system, pour it in
a heat-resistant container, let it solidify and then throw it in the garbage
