1. Go Green to Save Green
Saving You Money | Protecting Our Future

2. #1 Shorten Your Water time!
Shut off the shower: Letting the water flow for various tasks such as showers, teeth brushing,
or shaving wastes water. Cutting back by just a few minutes and leaving the faucet off unless you are
using it can save money and water.
Practice Green Appliance Use: When you’re running your dishwasher or washing machine,
use them only when you have full loads.

3. #2 Check for Leaks
One of the easiest and best things you can do as a homeowner is to always check your pipes for
leaks.Ensuring faucets and pipes have no leaks prevents unnecessary water usage and will save you tons of money on
your next water bill.
Even minor leaks can waste a lot of money and water over the course of the year, so be sure to monitor your
water meter for any unaccounted for usage, or have a professional Columbus Ohio plumber assess your pipes.
Remember to shut off water if there’s a leak. Knowing where your master shut-off valve is located can help you
save a lot of water and money in the event of a severe leak.
Insulate your pipes to prevent future leaking.

4. #3 Replace Old Appliances
Consider the cost-benefit ratio: Chances are, the short-term cost of new appliances will pay for themselves with
major long-term savings. Overworked and out-of-date appliances cost you hundreds monthly on excessive water bills,
plumbing expenses and repairs.
Check to see if your toilet leaks by putting food coloring in the tank. If it seeps into the bowl, you may be losing up to
7,000 gallons per year.
Immediately fix leaking faucets instead of procrastinating. Call our 24/7 emergency service at (614) 299-9903

5. Always look for the EPA’s WaterSense sticker on your shower heads, faucets, and toilets.
Don’t see it? Install Low-Flow Features to reduce the flow of water at the plumbing fixture to reduce water usage.
Fixtures are easy to install, inexpensive, and can be retrofitted to existing components. Simple faucet aerators can even be
screwed into faucets in the kitchen and bath.
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#4 Go Low-Flow
Consider low-flow faucets, toilets, and shower heads: Low flow toilets
prevent a significant amount of water waste with each flush. Check out the Stealth toilet,
which can save you up to 40,000 gallons a year by using low flow technology. It’s the
premier water-conserving toilet on the market

6. Energy efficient appliances do more than save on electric or gas usage – they can also cut
down on water usage as well. By installing efficient washers, dishwashers and toilet, you’ll get the most
out of every bit of water that passes through your home. You’ll save tons of water and money--and use
about 25% less energy and 40% less water.
Switch to high-efficiency light bulbs. You’ll use between 25% and 80% less energy than
traditional incandescent bulbs, and they can last up to 25-times longer--saving you hundreds of dollars and
trips to the hardware store each year.
#5 Invest in Energy-Efficient Appliances

7. We’re happy to help. Give us a call and we’ll help you save money and conserve at the same time.
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