Just one faucet with a constant drip can leak up to 10,000 gallons a year. A wrench and plumbing tape can help fix most leaks if you can DIY, or you can hire a plumber to check for and repair faucet leaks.
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Pools should be watertight, but sealants deteriorate, and parts of your pool shift and crack, which can cause leaks. Even a small pool leak can cause major problems if it is not found and repaired quickly.
Water evaporates much more quickly during the hot part of the day. Use a hose or irrigation timer to automate the process.
They use 20% less water than the current Federal standard and significantly less than older toilets. Most major retailers provide WaterSense® toilet options for a reasonable cost.
Older models are less energy efficient. No matter what's cooking, stovetops and ovens consume a lot of energy. A new, energy-efficient model will last longer and help reduce energy bills.
As much as 50% of water is wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems. Water-conserving sprinkler heads should be part of your new system, as should low-precipitation-rate sprinklers. Rain or soil moisture sensors can be added to override your automatic-watering schedule when necessary.
ENERGY STAR® certified gas water heaters use 10% less energy compared to a conventional gas water heater.
Electric water heaters are much more expensive to run than gas ones. This is especially true of older and lower cost models, and the running cost difference is much more significant in homes with large numbers of people.
Although some manufacturers set water heater thermostats to 140 degrees, most households usually only need them set to 120 degrees. Setting the thermostat at a lower temperature can save substantial amounts of energy.
An ENERGY STAR® qualified solar water heating system can cut your annual hot water costs in half, and is generally designed for use with an electric or gas back-up water heater.
