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There are easy ways to save water everyday in your home. Simple changes in routine and upgrades to pipes and faucets will help you maintain a greener household.
Patty Kim of the National Geographic’s Green Guide shows you how to conserve water all over the house in this web clip. From low-flow showerheads to low-flow toilets, upgrades can make a huge difference. Saving water doesn’t have to cost money. Learn how you can save water for free by watching this video from HowDini.com.
In the average household, leaks account for 10,000 gallons of wasted water each year, according to the EPA. Contact O’Neill Plumbing to repair wasteful plumbing problems and save yourself money on utilities. Call us at (206) 932-5283.
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If your last water bill seemed unusually high, chances are you have a faucet, toilet, or other water leak somewhere in the house. Have it fixed as soon as possible, and you’ll save more than water.
1. One Dripping Faucet Wastes Thousands of Gallons Per Year
Sink, shower, and tub faucets are common sources of leaks around the home. A dripping faucet slowly will waste more than 1,000 gallons per year, even if it’s leaking only one drop every couple seconds, according to the Alliance of Water Efficiency. You can estimate how much water the leaky faucets in your home are wasting by counting the number of drops per minute. Each drop represents 35 gallons.
2. A Leaky Toilet Can Waste Several Gallons Per Minute
Other common leak sources are your toilets. In fact, studies have found up to 35% of all residential toilets have some sort of leak. These leaks often go unnoticed because they can be silent and out of view. Most of these leaks travel directly to the sewer line. While some toilet leaks are silent, others aren’t. One sure sign of a toilet leak is consistent gurgling or hissing sound from the refill valve even when the toilet’s not in use. A loud leak like this can waste four to five gallons per minute and cost you $100 or more a month on your water bill.
3. Fixing Household Leaks Saves You Money
The size of the leak you had fixed will be proportional to how much money you’ll save on your next bill, but it could be in the hundreds. AZCentral.com reported a couple’s water bill going from $200 to $600 in one month, all because of a silent, leaky toilet. The simple fact is that wasted water is wasted money.
For expert plumbing service in Seattle, call O’Neill Plumbing at (206) 932-5283. Our plumbers offer faucet and toilet repair services and installations. We carry low-flow, money-saving, environmentally friendly toilets. Call us today for more information.
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If you’d like to learn more about protecting your plumbing from a freeze or the benefits of tankless water heaters, follow the helpful links below. For the very best plumbing services in Seattle, contact O’Neill Plumbing today by calling (206) 932-5283.
- Here’s a great article from the Chicago Tribune on how to handle and prevent pipe bursts in your home.
- For information on the differences between traditional and tankless water heaters, check out the Consumer Energy Center.
- Here’s a great article from the Weather Channel about how pipes burst and freeze over the winter, and how to prevent this from happening.
- Not sure how to choose a tankless water heater for your home? This page from Energy Star can help.
- Read this article from Builder News to learn about the many benefits of tankless water heaters.
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Burst plumbing in your Seattle-area home can cause very serious issues. In addition to having damaged plumbing, burst pipes can cause water to spew throughout your home, sometimes in hidden or discreet areas. Knowing what to do after a pipe burst will help to minimize damage and expedite repairs. Here are some tips on how to handle a burst pipe in your home.
1. Turn Off The Water
One of the most important pieces of homeowner knowledge is the location of your water main shut-off. There are a number of different home maintenance situations that require you to shut off the water supply to your home before proceeding. When handling a burst pipe, shutting off the water supply right away will minimize the spread of water damage throughout your home.
2. Soak Up The Water
After you’ve shut off the water supply, try and remove as much of the water in the affected area as possible. The longer the water is there, the more serious the water damage will be. The worst case scenario may include mold growth, warped floors, mildew, and damaged drywall. Use towels, a mop, a squeegee, or whatever else you can use to remove the water.
3. Call a Plumber
Call a Seattle area plumber right away to repair the burst pipe. Burst pipes need to be patched or replaced at the area of the burst. This typically requires special plumbing tools and copper piping. Instead of risking a poorly done DIY repair, hire a plumber to prevent future bursts or leaks in that area.
For a professional plumber in the Seattle area, contact O’Neill Plumbing. We specialize in pipe repair, water heater replacement and maintenance, trenchless pipe repair, sewer rooter services, and more. Call (206) 932-5283.
