Top Reasons to Switch to Low-Flow Fixtures

At Brian Wear Plumbing, we take pride in the fact that we always go the extra mile for our clients. We do more than plumbing repairs–we also try to educate them about the different ways they can maintain their plumbing systems longer, save their money, and even protect the environment.

As the top plumber in Ashland, MO, we can attest that the installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures is one of the top ways that homeowners can receive long-lasting plumbing and financial benefits.

Water Usage Reduction

Faucets, showerheads, and toilets designed to use less water can prevent tens of thousands of gallons of water waste in a single home and save a homeowner hundreds of dollars on their water bill. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the replacement of merely one traditional-flow toilet with a low-flow one that carries the EPA’s “WaterSense” label can save potentially 13,000 gallons of water a year.

Lower Utility Bills

Low-flow faucets provide a normal amount of water pressure. This matters because the simple act of washing your hands or face just once with a traditional fixture allows up to four gallons of hot water or a mix of hot and cold water to flow unused down the drain. Since low water flow at normal pressure provides cleaning benefits equal to a traditional fixture, a homeowner’s hot water heater also doesn’t need to heat up as much water throughout the day.

Fewer Repair Emergencies

All low-flow fixtures cause and experience less wear and tear compared to traditional plumbing fixtures. Water wears at pipes and fixtures as chemicals within it corrode parts. Water also leaves behind minerals that can cause plumbing problems. Since low-flow fixtures don’t have as much water flowing through them and down drains over the lifespan of a plumbing system, they reduce emergency plumbing situations stemming from chemical and mineral damage.

Increase Home Value

Our team provides low-flow fixture installation as one of our many plumbing services because we know that the long-term benefits of modern, low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets outweigh the initial investment. We also know that these fixtures provide the extra benefit of increasing a home’s resale value, which means that a homeowner who needs or wants to sell their home can ask for a lot more during a sale with a few small changes to plumbing fixtures.

Brian Wear Plumbing is the respected and trusted plumbing company you can turn to for quick, tangible plumbing solutions. We’ll sort all your plumbing problems out in a jiffy. Reach out to us today for more information about the benefits of low-flow fixtures or to schedule an appointment!