Saving money on your utility bills is an essential for many people. Even a few dollars here and there can make a big difference. One of the areas where you can make cuts is in your water bill. Here are some water conservation tips from your plumber Burbank specialists to help you save money on your monthly bill.
Only Wash Full Loads
This rule applies to both your dishwasher and your washing machine. When you do partial loads, the machines typically use the same amount of water as if you did a full load. Even if you have a setting for a partial load, you would be conserving water by only don’t full loads because washing a couple partial loads uses more water than one full load. If you don’t have a full load to do, simply wait until more dirty clothes or dirty dishes accumulate so you can make it a full load and conserve water.
Replace Your Appliances with Energy Star Options
This isn’t always an option if you are on a strict budget, but it can be a great way to save water. The Energy Star label on a new appliance means that it uses significantly less energy and water than their traditional counterparts. In some cases, you can save as much as 50 percent of the water that you would normally use when washing clothes or dishes. You might pay a little extra for the appliance at first, but you’ll save money in the long run and they will pay for themselves before long. You can even be sure it’s installed correctly by hiring plumber Burbank experts to do the job for you.
Fill the Sink for Rinsing
One way that many people waste water is by leaving their faucet running when they are rinsing. Whether you’re rinsing vegetables that you just purchased from the grocery store or if you are rinsing dishes after you wash them, it’s better to have one side of your sink full of water. You can then just dip anything you need to rinse in the water instead of leaving the faucet running.
Store Drinking Water in the Fridge
How often do you have to let your tap water run before it’s cool enough to drink? You could be wasting gallons of water each week just for this purpose. Instead, fill a jug of drinking water from the tap and put it in the refrigerator so the water will be cool enough to drink instead of running the faucet for a couple of minutes.
