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Q: What are three things I can do to lower my water
bill?
- Check to see if your toilet tank is running unnecessarily
- Check to see that your outdoor sprinkler valves
are leaking
- Inspect underneath your home periodically to check
for leaks under showers and other plumbing fixtures
Q: How can I save money on my gas bill?
- Lower the temperature on your water heater
- Turn down the temperature on your water heater
when you leave for vacation
- Install a tankless water heater
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of
a tankless water heater over a conventional tank
heater?
- Safety: you can easily lower the temperature to
guard against scalding
- Saves valuable space
- Produces less carbon monoxide than a conventional
heater
- Can earn a federal tax credit
Q: I've been told that I need to replace my
shower pan. What is that? And is it really all that
important to replace if it is leaking?
- A shower pan is a tar membrane separating your
shower from a sub-floor below. It prevents water
from penetrating into the foundation and frame of
your house. The shower pan often begins to leak
without warning. It is essential to replace a leaking
shower pan.
Q. How can I prevent flooding in my home?
- Replace washing machine supply hoses with stainless
steal hoses
- Shine a flashlight into your crawl space or basement
periodically to look for signs of water.
- Also,
take note of mildew-like smells coming from under
your home or the base of toilets or other household
fixtures that may indicate the presence of water.
Q: What do I as a prospective home buyer or a new
homeowner need to know about plumbing?
- For starters, how old are the sewer and water
pipes?
Has your question been answered?
If not, answers, please email Michael at mleveyplumbing@sbcglobal.net
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