Four Ways to Increase Your Home’s Water Efficiency

Having efficient plumbing practices is not only good for the earth, it also saves you money. Mount Maunganui Plumbing & Gas is committed to providing our clients with superior plumbing services while also doing our bit for the planet, and we want to help you find ways to increase your home’s water efficiency. The shower, toilet and washing machines are the three biggest water wasters, so looking at these appliances first is a great start.

Shower Efficiency

One of the biggest water consumers, using up to a third of your household’s water, is the shower. A water conserving shower head is a wonderful investment that can end up saving you ten thousand litres of water each year. The key areas to look at with your shower head is the total area of spray and distribution of spray. Efficient shower heads not only save water, but they also deliver a more uniform spray which is a much nicer feeling while you’re having a shower! Talk to our plumbers in Mt Maunganui if you want to learn more about getting the most out of your shower.

Leaking Taps

Leaking Taps should be repaired quickly. The longer a leaking tap is unfixed, the more damage to your vanity or cabinetry which may require more extensive repairs which can prove costly. Leaking taps consume water which is excessive waste. The longer a leaking tap is left, could potentially lead to mould, water damage and dampness. This is especially worse for people suffering allergies or respiratory illnesses. Even the smallest of leaks may affect your water pressure. This minor leak can misdirect the water supply, as a result you will not be experiencing the full flow of water.

‍Low Flow Toilets

“If it’s yellow, let it mellow…” We all know how that saying goes. The reality is that toilets are another one of the biggest water users in your house. Replacing old toilets with water conserving low flow models can save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the toilet and is doing the planet a real favour.

Washing Machines

Using up to a quarter of your household’s water is the washing machine. Like the toilet and the shower, this isn’t an appliance you can stop using, but there are ways to reduce wastage. Our plumbing team can suggest a few habits that you can change to reduce washing machine water use, like running full loads, using the cold-water cycle and re-using towels more than once before washing them. But what will really have the biggest impact is switching to an efficient washing machine, which can save you tens of thousands of litres each year.

Recycling Water

If you are really committed to decreasing water usage and want to go beyond efficient appliances, recycling water is a great idea. Luckily there are affordable options available which allow you to recycle the shower and washing machine’s waste water, using it as irrigation.

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Get in touch with Mount Maunganui Plumbing & Gas regarding our hot water heating and general plumbing solutions. We look forward to assisting you and advising on the most cost effective solution.

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