HOUSTON, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- It only takes
one year for a typical U.S. home to waste up to 38,000 gallons of
water*. If that alone doesn't make you feel flush, this means nine
out of ten homes are currently wasting 70 gallons of water each
day! Before you wash all hope down the drain, let us shower you
with good news. It's not too late to get a handle on wasted water,
and with Earth Day around the corner
on April 22, now is the perfect time
to plunge into water conservation.
Experts from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, part of the
Direct Energy family of brands with independently owned and
operated locations throughout North
America, are overflowing with information to help home
owners save water. Here are a few simple water conservation
tips:
- Install low-flush toilets or a dual flush system
The EPA estimates that a family of four that replaces its home's
older toilets with WaterSense (meets EPA criteria) labeled
models will, on average, save more than $90 per year in reduced water utility bills.
- Ensure your home is equipped with low-flow
showerheads
The average family could save 2,900 gallons per year by installing
WaterSense labeled showerheads.
- Install a hot water recirculation system for instant hot
water
This helps save an average of 25,000 gallons of water per household
per year from not having to wait for the running water to heat up!
Because of the significant water savings, some counties are making
the installation of hot water recirculation pumps mandatory for new
construction projects. If you'd like to learn more about the
features and benefits, ask your local Benjamin Franklin Plumber.
For more details, visit Benjaminfranklinplumbing.com and find
licensed plumbers in your area. We're happy to answer any questions
you have regarding tips and tricks for your home's plumbing system
to ensure your home is conserving water.
*http://us.grundfos.com/products/find-product/comfort-pumps-up-10.html
About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® is part of the Direct
Energy family of brands and is currently ranked by Entrepreneur
magazine as one of the leading plumbing franchises (Franchise 500,
January 2017). Our trusted plumbing
professionals offer customers on-time plumbing services,
replacement and repairs done right the first time with courtesy,
convenience, cleanliness, competence and character. ©2017 Clockwork
IP, LLC
About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is one of North
America's largest energy and energy-related services
providers with nearly five million residential and commercial
customers. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support
in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative
products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE: CNA), one
of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy
operates in 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in
Canada. © 2017 Clockwork IP,
LLC.
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