{"id":559,"date":"2011-01-26T10:25:55","date_gmt":"2011-01-26T15:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carneyphc.com\/blog\/?p=559"},"modified":"2012-11-29T08:19:46","modified_gmt":"2012-11-29T13:19:46","slug":"water-saving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carneyallseasons.com\/blog\/energy-savings\/water-saving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Water-Saving Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of our favorite water-saving tips. They are easy to  incorporate into your lifestyle \u2013 and can save you hundreds or even  thousands of gallons of water a year.<\/p>\n<p>Whole House<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for leaks \u2013 you may save thousands of gallons a month! You  can find leaks by looking, listening, and monitoring your water bill for  unusually high usage. To check for toilet leaks, put food coloring in  your tank. If it gets into the bowl without flushing, you have a leak.  Don\u2019t forget to look for leaks in your outdoor plumbing too.<\/li>\n<li>Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. In the  event of a major problem, you\u2019ll save thousands of gallons of water \u2013  and maybe your possessions as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outdoors<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust your sprinklers so that you water only your lawn \u2013 not your sidewalk or driveway.<\/li>\n<li>Consider adding a patio or \u201coutdoor room\u201d to your home. You\u2019ll  have less lawn to water and will add thousands of dollars to your home\u2019s  value.<\/li>\n<li>Do two chores at once \u2013 water the grass by washing your car or  your pet on the lawn. Be sure to use natural, biodegradable soaps.<\/li>\n<li>Have your plumber re-route your laundry waste water to your lawn  (check with local authorities first to be sure this is legal in your  town).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Bathroom<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn off faucets when you\u2019re not actively using water \u2013 such as  when you\u2019re lathering your hands, shaving, or brushing your teeth.  You\u2019ll save hundreds of gallons each month. New touchless water faucets  (or very affordable converters for your existing faucet) make this easy  and fun to do, especially for kids.<\/li>\n<li>Shorten your shower by only a minute or two, and save 150 gallons  of water a month. (You can do this by turning off the shower while you  lather your hair.)<\/li>\n<li>Replace your old showerhead with a new WaterSense water-saving  showerhead. They\u2019re inexpensive and easy to install. You\u2019ll save up to  750 gallons a month (and it\u2019s a great opportunity to get a nice style  upgrade too!).<\/li>\n<li>Install WaterSense-certified aerators on all your faucets \u2013  another inexpensive upgrade that can save hundreds of gallons a month.<\/li>\n<li>Insulate hot water pipes so don\u2019t have to run the water as long while you wait for it to heat up.<\/li>\n<li>Plug the tub before turning the water on for your bath, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it heats up. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Kitchen and Laundry Room<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install a tankless water heater near your kitchen sink so you don&#8217;t have to run the water while it warms up.<\/li>\n<li>If your dishwasher is new, scrape off excess food, but don\u2019t pre-rinse. Modern dishwashers are built to handle un-rinsed items.<\/li>\n<li>Upgrade your old water-cooled refrigerator, air conditioner, or  ice-maker to a new air-cooled model for a significant reduction in water  use<\/li>\n<li>When buying new appliances, look for the EnergyStar label, which  guarantees high efficiency. Also, look for models that offer cycle and  load size adjustments.<\/li>\n<li>Run your dishwasher and clothes washer only when they are full \u2013 you can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of our favorite water-saving tips. 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