Choosing Better Plumbing Fixtures

Paying a water and energy bill every month is something that is unavoidable, however, you can find ways to save money on it. For example, not wasting water, taking shorter showers, and more. Here are four little-known ways that you can save money on your energy and water bill each month to consider taking advantage of:

1. Lower the Water Heater's Temperature Setting: Many homeowners don't even realize that doing this is possible. However, setting your water heater's temperature to lower than 120 degrees is ideal. Not only will this help you save money on your energy bills each month, but it can prevent your child from burning themselves when they set the water too high on the hot water setting. 
2. Install a Washing Machine With an Auto Shut Off Feature: Installing a new washing machine that has an auto shut off feature may be a more expensive investment to make, but it will pay for itself in the long run. This is because whenever there is a leak from your washing machine, which happens more often than you think, the washing machine will automatically shut off to prevent further leaking. Not only does this help you avoid a potentially major flood in your home, but it also ensures that water is not wasted, which saves you money on your water and energy bills. The auto shut off feature will sound an alarm for you to indicate that you need to bring in a plumber for repairs. 
3. Call a Plumber to Fix Small Leaks: Too often homeowners will ignore small leaks. After all, small leaks aren't going to cause a flood anytime soon and it's something you can deal with later when it becomes worse. The problem with this is that a small leak wastes a lot more water than you think. Not only does this make your water bill go up higher each month, but it also guarantees that the worse problem is going to cost you more to repair than a small leak will. Most likely, all your plumber will need to do is tighten some loose screws, which will barely cost you anything for their services. 
4. Replace Your Worn Toilet Flapper: The rubber flapper that sits in the tank of your toilet needs to be replaced when it is worn. Many homeowners overlook this. Be sure to check the flapper every once in a while for signs of cracking and mineral build up. These are signs that it is time to replace it. A worn out flapper is one of the most common reasons that your toilet leaks, so by taking the time to replace it for a small cost can save you a great deal of money in the future. 

When you know these four little-known ways to save money on your water and energy bill, you can be sure that you avoid major plumbing damages that will save you even more money in the long run.