4 Green Plumbing Tips From The Sunny Plumber

LAS VEGAS - Dec. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- Many Las Vegas homeowners are interested in going green in 2016 to help the environment and to save money. There are many ways to be environmentally friendly and a lot of people are doing their part to protect the planet.  Below are some tips for green plumbing from The Sunny Plumber.

Insulate your water heater. Most new water heaters come with an insulator but be sure to check that yours has one. If you water heater is hot to the touch, you need to get an insulator. This can lower your costs by up to 9 percent.

Use drip irrigation in your garden. Drip irrigation is a great system for lowering how much water you use. Developed in Israel and spread to third world countries where water is very scarce, drip irrigation is all about making do with very little water. It can lower your water consumption by up to 50 percent, saving a gardener over a thousand dollars over the system’s lifetime.

Install low-flush toilets. If it’s time to purchase a new toilet for your home, make sure you get a low-flush toilet. It cuts down on water usage, which is really excessive in standard toilets. A low-flush toilet can save as many as 28 gallons of water per person per day.

Buy an on-demand hot water pump. An on-demand hot water pump sends hot water to the fixtures in just a few seconds, instead of leaving hot water standing, sitting unused in your pipes.

About The Sunny Plumber

The Sunny Plumber is a trusted residential and commercial plumbing repairmen service with locations in Phoenix, AZ. and Las Vegas, NV.  Best known for high quality, reliable and fast plumbing services, The Sunny Plumber offers comprehensive plumbing services including drain and sewer work, water heaters, water treatment and commercial plumbing systems.  The Sunny Plumber has 24/7 emergency services available for before and after regular service hours and offers whole-house plumbing system inspection and safety checks with every plumbing call.  For more information visit www.thesunnyplumber.com.