Simple Ways to Lower Your Water Bills

Without a doubt, owning a home can be costly. You pay for minor repairs, routine maintenance, water bills, and property taxes. Luckily, when it comes to water bills, there are simple ways you can reduce the costs. RAM Plumbing, your one-stop shop for high-quality water line services, shares some smart water-saving tips below:

Fix Leaks and Drips

It’s easy to neglect drips from taps, assuming it’s not much. However, slow drips can add up over time and cause your water bill to skyrocket. If you notice leaky faucets, contact us for a prompt water line repair in Tortolita, AZ, to have them resolved.

Besides, while most leaks are visible, some can’t be seen by the naked eye. A perfect example is a damaged water line, as most pipes are hidden underground and behind walls. You can count on us to inspect your water lines and ensure they are in great shape.

Don’t Hand-wash Dishes

While hand-washing works best for removing tough spots, it’s better to use a dishwasher if you’re cleaning a full load of dishes. The average flow rate of standard faucets is around two gallons per minute (GPM). Meanwhile, modern standard-sized dishwashers only use three to four gallons of water per cycle. Therefore, using a dishwasher is an efficient way to limit the water used in washing dishes.

If you experience any problem with your dishwasher or other water appliances, contact us, and we’ll assess your units. We may also need to inspect your water line installation.

Change Your Shower Habits

Showers account for 17% of home water use. That said, reducing your time in the shower by a few minutes can already do wonders in reducing your water consumption. Also, turn the water off when lathering or shampooing your hair and turn it on to rinse.

Store Cold Water in the Fridge

If you run drinking water from the faucet, you might waste a lot of water as you wait for it to cool down. Instead, fill a pitcher with water and store it in the refrigerator or fridge.

RAM Plumbing can help you lower your water bills further with our efficient plumbing solutions. Whether you need a water line replacement or plumbing repair, we have you covered. Contact us today for more information about our services or to schedule an appointment.