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Do you find yourself with really high water bills? How about really high energy bills? Did you know that there were things you could do to cut down those bills that aren’t going to cost you money? There are also things that are going to cost money but could save you a whole lot in the long run. And it all starts with talking to your plumber to figure out what you could and should be doing in your Rockwall, TX home.
First, you could be installing a smart thermostat. Now, this is going to cost you money and it’s actually going to cost you quite a bit upfront, but once that thermostat is installed you’re going to find yourself saving a whole lot of money. That’s because a smart thermostat makes sure that you have a schedule for when the temperature in your house is at a certain level. You don’t have to spend the money to keep your house heated to a certain temperature when you’re not even going to be home because you can set a schedule that tells the thermostat when you’re home and when you’re not.
You also could be saving money here because you can adjust your thermostat more easily. You may be able to adjust it even when you’re not at home, which allows you to get even better control and better comfort. You’re going to have that schedule that makes you less likely to make those changes outside of the times you’ve already set as well. That’s definitely going to be a big benefit for your home and it’s going to help your HVAC system last a whole lot longer as well. That’s really going to save you some money because you don’t need to pay for the repairs and the plumber.
Next, lowering the water pressure in your home is going to make a big difference in the way that your water bills come out. Turning down your water pressure just a little could reduce gallons of water used each day and that’s going to keep adding up. You’ll find that you don’t even miss it (or even that you like it better) and you’re definitely going to be happy when you see the way your bill looks after a single month of lower water pressure. And all you have to do is call your plumber.
If you’re able to shorten your showers up by just a few minutes you’ll be able to cut the water usage and cut your bills as well. You don’t need to go from 15-minute showers down to 5 or from 20 minutes down to 10. Instead, cut just 2 or 3 minutes off the amount of time that you’re spending in the shower and you’re actually going to find yourself saving gallons of water. That’s going to be a whole lot better for your budget and a whole lot better for the environment at the same time.
When you look at the way you use water, also look at just where you’re using actual hot water. If you could wash your clothes in cold water you’re going to be making some big benefits for yourself. You’re going to cut down on some of the energy you use because your water heater doesn’t need to work to get the water up to temperature. That means you’re going to be saving some money and that’s definitely always a good thing, right? You’re going to see that change on your bill and you’re definitely going to be happy about it. And this one doesn’t even require calling a plumber.
Another great benefit is that you’re going to be cutting down on energy use and saving the planet. That means just by switching to cold water you’ve made an impact on the world. You could also cut down the amount of time you leave the water running when you’re brushing your teeth or doing the dishes. These things may not seem like much but for every minute that you leave the water running you’re actually wasting quite a bit of water and you’re spending a lot of money on something that you’re not even using. Why would you want to do that? Your plumber would definitely tell you not to.
If you’re looking for ways to cut down on the number of times you need to see your plumber you should also make sure you’re using less energy through your appliances. Try to cut down on just how much you’re using those washers and dishwashers by making sure you have a full load every time. It takes just as much energy to clean a full load as it does a partial load, so why would you waste all that energy trying to clean up a partial load? Save it all until you get the machine filled up and then set it on.
It’s always going to be a good idea to look at the way that you use water and the way that you use energy. Even when it doesn’t pertain to your plumber or the way that you need those kinds of replacement services it’s important to cut back. Protecting the planet and the environment around you is definitely a good idea. And making sure that you’re using less energy and less water is also going to save you a whole lot of money. That’s definitely going to be a benefit, don’t you think? You’ll be able to improve the way your household runs.
Take a minute to give bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of North East Dallas a call. We can get one of our great plumbers out to your house to take care of anything that you might need. We can even give you some additional advice about just what you should be doing to help cut down on your energy usage. After all, you don’t want to be spending all of your money on bills and plumbers every month, right? You want to make sure that you’re going to get the most out of your money and that means being able to spend it on something other than the plumber in Rockwall, TX.
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