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Plumbing and heating can me a major expense, these days. As things like oil and fuel prices rise, your heating and water bills will soon follow. Here are six tips from your Bournemouth plumber that may help to lower heating and plumbing costs, and save money.
Checking Your Toilet
Make sure that you toilet is efficient. If the water turns on for no apparent reason, it is leaking out and costing you money. Most of the time, you can fix this with an inexpensive toilet flap. This repair only takes a few minutes.
The Kitchen Sink
Be very careful what you put down your kitchen drain. If you have a septic system, this will make it work harder. For example, food items left on plates should never be washed down the drain. Scrape as much food as you can, into the trash. This may save you a lot of money on drain cleaning and septic tank pumping.
Garden Hose
If you do not have a good garden hose nozzle, invest in one. When watering outdoor plants or crops, there is no need to have the hose on all of the time. A good hose nozzle will only be on when you need it. Not only that, you will have a much more effective spray pattern. Many nozzles let you select a number of different spray patterns, to help water more efficiently. This can save on water bills.
Turning the Shower Spray Down
When you take a shower, try using a lower force spray. There are several advantages to this. You will use less hot water and still get clean. When you conserve hot water, you save on water usage and water heating.
Covering Windows
Maybe it is time for some new curtains in the living room. Invest in some drapes that are insulated, as this can save a lot on heating bills. You will also feel more comfortable on cold evenings.
Checking Doors
Check your doors for leaks, every year. Weather stripping is not expensive, and is not hard to install. Your old weather stripping may need to be replaced. When you seal leaky doors, you seal warm air in your home, in the cold weather. This can save money in cold and warm weather.
Summary
Your Bournemouth plumber recommends checking your toilet flap, periodically. Be careful what you flush down your kitchen sink, and use a nozzle on your garden hose. Lower the force on your shower and consider insulated drapes for your windows. Do not forget to check your weather stripping, also. These tips will help to save you money on your plumbing and heating costs.