The Benefits of Low-Flow Toilets and Fixtures
Water conservation techniques often involve taking steps to reduce water usage. For example, you could water your lawn less or turn off the water while you brush your teeth. Additional water-efficiency efforts at your home could include installing low-flow toilets and fixtures.
These appliances deliver significant and immediate benefits. Learn whether these sustainable home upgrades are the right choice for you.
How Low-Flow Toilets and Fixtures Work
Older designs of toilets and plumbing fixtures rarely considered water usage. However, more people now want modern appliances to focus on reducing water usage at home. Some plumbing upgrades even lead to energy savings, reducing utility bills.
Low-flow toilet and fixture designs must deliver satisfactory results while using less water. Design options for reducing water flow include:
- Pressure regulators
- Aerators
- Specialized valves
By increasing water pressure, designers can maintain performance in a toilet or faucet while using less water.
Why Install a Low-Flow Toilet, Faucet, or Showerhead?
Installing a low-flow toilet or fixture may seem like a small step toward reduced water usage. However, the savings add up over time. The typical family household will likely conserve gallons of water daily, resulting in lower water bills — which should be welcome news to any homeowner.
Benefits of Low-Flow Toilets
A low-flow toilet, also called a high-efficiency toilet, uses about one-quarter to one-half of the water per flush as a typical older toilet. Over several years, your new low-flow toilet may pay for itself through savings on your water bill.
The following are some other benefits of installing a low-flow toilet to keep in mind:
- Space: In a tiny bathroom, a low-flow toilet usually has a smaller footprint than an older toilet.
- Design: Modern toilets that conserve water usually feature a sleek, modern design. The installation can improve the look of your bathroom.
- Utility rebates: Some local utility companies offer rebates for the cost of installing low-flow toilets.
Low-flow toilets often offer a dual-flush option. When flushing solid waste, the dual-flush toilet uses extra water; when flushing liquid waste, it conserves water. This simple option can significantly impact the amount of water one uses at home.
Benefits of Low-Flow Fixtures
A low-flow showerhead or faucet offers multiple design options and finishes. With these fixtures, you do not have to sacrifice your home’s aesthetics.
You can install low-flow fixtures in bathrooms, kitchens, or utility sinks. A low-flow fixture increases water pressure as it restricts water flow. The pressure of the water helps you stay clean without needing extra water.
These installations may extend the lifespan of your plumbing system. Less water moves through the plumbing system, resulting in lower amounts of wear and tear.
Call Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain for Advice on Low-Flow Plumbing Options
Eco-friendly plumbing doesn’t have to be a chore. Count on us for environmentally friendly low-flow toilets and fixtures. We can help you find the right models for your needs and budget and install your new plumbing products, too.
To schedule service with our professionals, call Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain today at (877) 554-9776.
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