Summer Ready Plumbing Starts with Smart Water Habits
Summer often means higher water bills, increased outdoor water usage, and added strain on your home’s plumbing system. Fortunately, a few simple changes can help conserve water, lower utility costs, and prevent unexpected plumbing problems. At O’Bryan Plumbing Services, we believe in smart, sustainable solutions for your home. Here are some of our favorite ways to keep your home running efficiently all summer long.
5 Water-Saving Tips for a More Efficient Home
1. Water Wisely
Water your lawn no more than twice per week and avoid watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Watering during cooler morning or evening hours reduces evaporation and helps your landscaping get the most benefit from every drop.
2. Plan an Upgrade
Older fixtures use more water than you may realize. Upgrading to high-efficiency toilets, dishwashers, and washing machines can significantly reduce water usage while helping lower your monthly utility bills.
3. Load It Up
Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when they’re full. You’ll use less water, less energy, and get the most out of every cycle.
4. Check for Leaks
A small leak can create a surprisingly large impact on your water bill. A leaking toilet can waste more than 200 gallons of water per day, while dripping faucets can waste thousands of gallons over the course of a year.
5. Look Out for Roots
Tree roots naturally seek moisture and can work their way into sewer lines through tiny cracks. Slow drains, recurring backups, and gurgling sounds can all be early warning signs.
More Plumbing Tips to Help You Save
Try the Food Coloring Test
Think your toilet may be leaking? Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank and wait 30 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl, water is escaping through the flapper and wasting water around the clock.
Turn Off the Tap
Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth or shaving can waste gallons of water each day. Turning it off when not actively using it is one of the easiest ways to conserve water.
Install Faucet Aerators
Aerators and low-flow showerheads are inexpensive upgrades that can reduce water usage without affecting performance.
Sweep Instead of Spray
Use a broom to clean patios, sidewalks, and driveways rather than a hose. This simple habit can save dozens of gallons of water each time.
Watch the Forecast
If rain is on the way, give your irrigation system a break. Skipping unnecessary watering helps conserve water and prevents overwatering your lawn.
Shut it off
Equip outdoor hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles and never leave hoses running unattended.
Fix the Drips
A single leaky faucet can waste over 3,000 gallons a year. A leaky toilet? Over 200 gallons a day.
Quick DIY Leak Check
Wondering if you have a hidden leak?
- Check your water meter.
- Avoid using any water for two hours.
- Check the meter again.
If the reading has changed, you may have a leak somewhere in your plumbing system.
Need help finding it? Give us a call! Our team can quickly identify the issue and recommend affordable solutions.
Let Us Help Keep Your Home Summer Ready
Wondering if you have a hidden leak?
Whether you’re dealing with a hidden leak, aging plumbing fixtures, sewer line concerns, or simply want to improve your home’s efficiency, our licensed technicians are here to help. We can identify water-wasting issues, recommend smart upgrades, and help keep your plumbing system operating at its best all season long.
Call today to schedule your plumbing evaluation.
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