subject: Dallas Plumber Offers Three Tips To Help You Save Money In The Long Run [print this page] If you want to reduce unnecessary expenses and never waste dollars then you might as well start by saving money on your plumbing and your drain! Here are 3 easy suggestions to help you keep your money in your wallet:
To start, you should fix leaking toilets. There are several reasons why this is recommended. A leaking toilet can lead to big money in the long run, replacing flappers and fill valves are simple and cost-effective ways to keep from high water bills. According to some experts, a leaking toilet can run you as $40 extra a month in some situations!
Next, understand that your shower heads can be costing you significant money. Older shower heads can give you as much as 5 gallons per minute; imagine those gallons as your money flowing down the drain. There are inexpensive shower heads available with water restriction devices; and this can reduce the flow all the way down to 2 gallons per minute. That is more than the water saved and more money in your pocket!
Third, recognize that leaks on the outside of your property can be costing you needless amounts of money. Just because it is outside does not mean that you should let it leak! Do you have a faucet outside that is leaking? Do you have a leak on a sprinkler-head? These simple repairs can save you hundreds of gallons a month. Do not leave your water hose connected either as this can hide a leak and cause freezing during colder times of the year.
Hopefully these suggestions will allow you, ultimately, to save money in the long run. In addition, they hopefully will help you reduce plumbing-related headaches. After having been in the Dallas plumbing industry for so many years, I can tell you that those who follow the suggestions end up with fewer plumbing problems as a general rule.
