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Ways to Save Money on Hot Water

You may be wasting water while you are waiting for your water to get hot (newer kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower head fixtures run at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute, a tub spout can be up to double that amount). A home with three occupants on average will run their water four or five times per day. Water waste is approximately 5 gallons per day, 35 gallons per week, and 1820 gallons per year (based on only 20 seconds of wait time). If it takes longer for the hot water to kick in, it could greatly increase the amount of gallons wasted. By installing a small water pump at the point of your hot water source and also mounting a small adapter underneath the sink, you can greatly reduce your wait time and thus the amount of water wasted (remember, water that goes down the drain, used or unused, effects the sewer usage portion of your bill). This solution, while involved, holds the best value. Contact us to find out if this upgrade is right for your home.