Truline Plumbing

Commercial and Residential Master Plumbers

Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tips

As we all know, saving water is a big deal in the Chattanooga area these days. Here are a few ways to help you save money and conserve water at the same time!

When we all work together, we can make a difference!

• Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they are full.
  Savings: Up to 1,000 gallons of water a month... and you save on electricity and/or gas!
  Tip: Match the water level to the load size, so you don’t accidentally over water the load when you are doing laundry.
• Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth.
  Savings: Up to 4 gallons a minute (200 gallons a week for a family of 4!)
• Fix that leaky faucet.
  Savings: Up to 140 gallons a week!
• Install low-flow showerheads in all showers and aerated faucets on your sinks.
  Savings: Up to 900 gallons a week.
  Tip: By reusing your shower towel multiple times, it will cut down on the amount of laundry you will produce.
• Check your water meter to see if you have leaks. Many homes have hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a 2-hour period when you are not using any water. If there is any change in the meter reading, you have a leak. Give us a call for leak detection services today!
  Savings: Depending on the size and number of the leak(s), potentially thousands of gallons a month.
• Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your car
  Savings: More than 100 gallons a wash.
• Install an instant water heater. This way, you won't have to let the water run while it heats up.
  Savings: Dramatic reduction in heating costs and water waste.
• Instead of letting the tap water run every time you want a cold glass of water, store your drinking water in the refridgerator.Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the tap water run every time you want a cold glass of water.
  Savings: Potentially hundreds of gallons a month.

Give Truline Plumbing a call today for help with making your home more environmentally friendly and saving you money, too!

Phone: 423.355.3329