Why is your water bill so high Budgeting Tips

1. Blog FAQs Inventor Central DIY Center Sign In  Bathroom Kitchen Repair Parts Mobile Home/RV Support  Home » Why Is Your Water Bill So High: Budgeting Tips Why Is Your Water Bill So High: Budgeting Tips ABOUT DANCO PAGES About Us Why Danco Inventor Central Patents Product Testimonials Danco News, Tips And Trends Careers At Danco Find stem and cartridge sizes with the StemFinder™  CATEGORY: News DATE: August 1, 2022 TAGS: Leaking Faucet, Faucet Fixture, High Water Bill Why is your water bill so high: Budgeting Tips Find the perfect part for your next project   Email Share Pin it Tweet Linkedin Water is an essential utility for many home and property owners. A high water bill is frustrating because of the cost and hints that water might be going to waste somewhere. According to the EPA, the average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of wastewater yearly, and ten percent of homes leak 90 gallons or more daily. Here are some reasons your water bill may be high and some helpful tips to lower it! Leaking Toilets Toilets make up, on average, nearly 31% of water use in the home. A leaky toilet can waste a staggering 6,000 gallons per month and add hundreds of dollars to a water bill. To detect a leak, keep an ear out for a dripping or hissing noise coming from the toilet. A faulty flapper could cause this. Luckily, this is a simple DIY fix. FLT231 Hydrostop is engineered to eliminate the most common toilet problems. Unlike the angled, floating close of a flapper, the HydroStop drops vertically and solidly onto the flush valve opening to create a better seal and eliminate the possibility of leaks. HydroStop features a durable stainless steel cable that is stronger, lasts longer, and is less likely to break. Check out the HydroStop on  Amazon, Lowes, and The Home Depot. Leaking Faucet Fixtures Leaky faucet fixtures are another common cause of high water bills. The EPA estimates that over 10,000 gallons of water are wasted each year due to a leaking faucet. 10% of those homes can be leaking nearly 90 gallons per day. Correcting leaky faucets saves water and energy.  The good news is that determining a leak in your faucet fixture is pretty straightforward. The most common cause of a faucet leak is a faulty rubber washer and damaged cartridge. Danco Washer Assortment will repair your leaky faucet in no time. Faucets usually have one or more washers to prevent water from leaking around the spout. Replacing worn-out washers is an inexpensive alternative to replacing the entire faucet fixture. New washers will return the faucet to like new condition by providing a positive seal. To repair, shut off the water supply, unscrew the handle, replace the damaged washer, and insert a new washer. Danco Washer Assortment is available on Amazon, Lowes, and The Home Depot. Replace Faulty Cartridges Cartridges often break over time due to everyday wear and tear. This can cause low water pressure and leaks. Danco offers a variety of sink and tub/shower cartridges designed to repair & restore your faucet fixture to enhance functionality, eliminate leaks, and save on your next water bill. Put an end to leaky faucets, wasted water, and wasted money today with Danco Faucet Repair Cartridges. Repair single-handle faucets with the Danco Faucet Cartridge for Glacier Bay. Designed to fit Glacier Bay tubs and shower faucets, this cartridge is used for both hot and cold water applications. This cartridge replaces numerous cartridges made for Glacier Bay that are compatible with single-handle faucets. Check out the Danco Faucet Cartridge for Glacier Bay on Amazon, Lowes, and the Home Depot. Outdated Plumbing Fixtures Old, outdated plumbing fixtures can allude to poor performance, ultimately raising your water bill. A great way to save money and improve water efficiency is to update outdated fixtures. Replacing your toilet handle saves water and money by preventing a leaky toilet due to a worn-out handle. Danco Universal Toilet Handle in Matte Black is designed with durable aluminum to fit most toilets with a front arm mount. Available on Amazon. Worn-out Shower Trim Upgrading old worn-out shower trim without replacing the valve is an easy way to improve the functionality, performance, and longevity of your tub/shower! Danco Shower Trim Kit in Matte Black. The Moen Shower trim kit offers a choice of design between a clear acrylic handle and a matte black finished metal handle. Its sleek matte Black Finish will complement existing fixtures. The plastic construction provides rust resistance and durability, while the stainless steel material provides reliable performance. Danco Shower Trim Kit in Matte Black is available at The Home Depot, Lowes, and Amazon. Ensuring top-performing plumbing fixtures dwindles the change of a sudden problem such as a leak that could cause your water bill to chart. Lastly, avoid wasteful water habits such as increased water consumption, leaving faucets running, and taking long showers. These behaviors can drive your water consumption to new depths, draining your wallet and wasting gallons of water. With these tips, you can significantly lower your water bill while conserving water! Submit a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Model Number Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Submit Comment Other posts you might like CATEGORY: News Plumbing 2016 for a Better Earth 2016 is a time of massive change, with global shifts in...  READ MORE CATEGORY: News RV plumbing Essentials Going on a summer road trip? Before you hit the road,... CATEGORY: News How Does Mobile Home Plumbing Differ? 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