Green Plumbing

5 Common Questions About Green Plumbing

Homeowners are increasingly enamored with eco-friendliness, and it is not hard to understand why. For one thing, we’d all like to do our part to help the planet, and if it’s as easy as installing an eco-friendly fixture in our homes, that’s usually a small price to pay. What’s more, going green leads to dramatic savings on monthly utility bills. Given this, it is no great surprise that more and more homeowners are rushing to make their homes more environmentally friendly—whether through light fixtures, windows and doors, appliances, of green plumbing.

Green plumbing is exactly what its name suggests; it’s a way in which homeowners can ensure that their plumbing is as green, or eco-friendly, as possible, making smart and conservative use of water and energy. Beyond this basic definition, there are several other common questions about green plumbing. Here are a few answers for you, as you think about what green plumbing could mean to your own home.

How much money can green plumbing updates actually save?

This is inevitably the first question; homeowners want to know precisely how much money they can save via green plumbing updates. It is impossible to offer a precise number here, because different households use their plumbing differently, but there are many experts who say that green plumbing can lead to a water reduction of up to 30 percent! Given that there are also possible electrical savings—from the more efficient use of a hot water heating system—it is not unreasonable to say that green plumbing updates could save thousands of dollars each year.

Is green plumbing worth the cost?

This is a related question, and again, the answer is somewhat subjective. There is an investment required on the front-end, to have new plumbing fixtures installed, but the costs of these can be recouped in a few years’ time. Certainly, given the lifespan of most green plumbing fixtures, they will pay for themselves, in energy savings, at some point down the road.

What are some of the most common green plumbing updates?

There are several types of green plumbing update, of course, but some of the most common include:

• Tankless water heaters
• Low-flow faucets
• Low-flow showerheads
• Water-conserving toilets

Which homes can benefit from green plumbing updates?

There is no home that cannot be retrofitted with green plumbing fixtures—and no home that cannot benefit from these energy-saving updates!

What’s the best way to get started with green plumbing?

It is recommended that homeowners contact a professional plumber who can make recommendations as to the best, most cost-effective ways to go green. Additionally, a seasoned plumbing professional will have the right tools to use, ensuring that the green plumbing updates do not cause any damage to the home, and that all new fixtures work exactly as they are supposed to.

Unclog.it is happy to offer green plumbing services to homeowners across the Vancouver area. To learn more, contact us today!