Tips from Our Rowlett Plumbers

Expand the Lifespan of Your Fixtures & Conserve Water

Below are some general plumbing tips you can do to help protect your home or business and conserve your resources.

Bathroom:

• Check faucets and pipes for leaks
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving
• Limit showers to five minutes
• Replace standard shower heads with low-volume heads
• Check your toilet periodically for leaks
• Extra flushes waste water and money

Kitchen & Laundry:

• Run dishwashers and washers only when full
• When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the tap run freely
• Fill the second side of the sink with rinse water
• Fill a pitcher with drinking water and store it in the refrigerator

Outdoor:

• When washing a car, use soap and water from a bucket
• Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for a final rinse
• Use a broom to clean your driveway
• Adjust sprinklers so that water doesn’t spray the street or sidewalks
• Do not water on windy days
• Check and maintain your sprinkler system regularly
• Water your lawn every third day
• Always water during the cool time of the day to minimize evaporation
• Peak water consumption hours (4 P.M. to 9 P.M.) should be avoided
• Adjust your irrigation schedule according to seasonal water demand
• Install an automatic timer
• For landscaping, use native or other low water use plants
• A layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes growth
• Water retaining basins allow water to be concentrated around plants

For more tips, or to schedule plumbing services in Rowlett, Rockwall, or the Dallas-Fort Worth area call (214) 516-7440 or contact us online.