Plumbing issues are inevitable in your home or business. Using water, taps, toilets and showers are essential, so it is understandable that they will have their faults from time-to-time. But is there anything that can be done to save money when that time comes?
The answer is YES. In this blog we explore and share the 4 ways you can save money on your plumbing.
The 4 Ways to Save Money on Plumbing
1. Sort Leaks Out Immediately
Looking for leaks in your home is an easy way to save money on your plumbing. Leaks can produce extensive water damage to your property and cause a high water bill.
Here are some signs you may have a water leak:
- Your water bill has risen
- You have water stains on your ceiling
- Water is pooling around your property
- Mould is growing
- There is dampness in areas of your home
- Your toilet is not flushing properly
- Your shower or bath is draining slowly
- Your dishwasher is gurgling
If you notice any of the above signs, it might be worth contacting your local plumber who is an expert in leaking pipes.
Prevention is always the best advice!
2. Install a Water Tank
One way you can save money is by installing a water tank to use rainwater for watering your garden, washing your car, it can even be used for doing laundry.
It is a good and sustainable way to make use of this water and to save on your water usage bill. There are many other benefits including:
- Minimise water usage when using the toilet, laundry or garden
- Reduce the harm to our water ways caused by too much storm water.
- Reduce the strain on your stormwater run-off system
- Lessen the need to build reservoirs, which saves valuable land
- Lesson the cost on maintaining pipelines, dams and treatment facilities.
If you’re thinking of installing a Water Tank in your home, our Master Plumbers can maximise the amount of rainwater your tank captures by properly inspecting your roof and pipes to determine the best location for your tank and how to best design your rainwater tank system.
3. Upgrade your Shower Head
Did you know that showers use the most hot water in a typical home? By changing your shower head to a water-saving one, you can make a real difference to your water use and reduce your energy costs.
We recommend a low-flow shower head, which is best for environmental purposes. This is a water-saving nozzle that reduces the water flow making more eco-friendly. But don’t fear that the water pressure will be compromised, most models are designed with pressurization technology so it doesn’t affect the pressure.
If you need more information or help installing this, our plumbing experts are ready to help.
4. Call a Professional When It’s an Emergency
Have you heard the term “if you think a professional is expensive, try hiring an amateur”?
In other words, if you or a “mate” try to tackle a plumbing emergency yourself, like a burst pipe flooding your home, you will most likely make matters worse.
Water damage is very expensive to repair and can lead to further damage, like mould. So in a plumbing emergency, it will save you money to call a plumbing professional to handle the issue than to waste time and money trying to solve it yourself.
If you are not sure when you might need an emergency plumber, here is a common list:
- Clogged drains
- Blocked toilets
- Gas leaks
- Burst hot water systems
- Leaking roofs
- Burst water pipes
So, there you have it – our top 4 ways to save money on your plumbing.
Need to Contact a Plumbing Professional?
Essendon Plumbing Services has an experienced team of licensed plumbing professionals ready to find and fix your plumbing problems.
We offer a fast reliable 24/7 plumber any Melbourne suburb. Call us now on 1300 231 976 or book online.
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19 Catalina Drive Tullamarine VIC 3043
03 9335 4755
info@essendonplumbingservices.com.au
