| Just implementing one of two ideas can affect the environment and your pocket book.
Studies show that self-installation of showerheads occurs only 40-50% of the time despite the best of intentions. Ensure maximum and immediate water and energy savings by hiring a professional to install your showerhead as soon as it is purchased or received. You can address other plumbing problems at the same time and save more money and water. Maximize these savings by applying the following tips:
Take a quick shower rather than a bath and save an average of 20 gallons of water.
Do not drain the hot water heater completely with each shower or you will waste the energy savings that you have gained by the new,efficient showerhead.
Replace showerheads that fill a one-gallon bucket of water in 20 seconds or less.
Choose an efficient model that has a flow rate lower than the 2.5-gallon maximum allowed by the standard.
Install aerators on your kitchen and bathroom faucets.
Turn off the water when brushing your teeth or shaving.
Repair leaky faucets and showerheads.
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