Save water in your Boston home: Upgrade outdated plumbing fixtures

Outdated sinks, toilets and showers can waste thousands of gallons of water per year in Boston homes. Installing new, efficient fixtures is the easiest way to cut your home’s water use and save you money.

If your Boston home is over 20 years old, there is a good chance you have outdated plumbing fixtures leaking money down the drain:

• Toilets: Old toilets use over 3 gallons per flush. New models use 1.28 gallons per flush or less, saving Boston families thousands of gallons annually.
• Faucets: Standard faucets have a flow more than 2 gallons per minute (GPM). New faucets have a 1.5 GPM flow or less, cutting kitchen and bath water waste.
• Showerheads: Old showerheads waste 5-8 GPM. New low-flow versions use around 2 GPM, maintaining pressure while saving water.

Benefits of upgrading plumbing fixtures

Replacing outdated plumbing fixtures with water-efficient models offers many rewards for Boston homeowners:

• Save money: Reduced water usage cuts utility bills. New fixtures often pay for themselves within a year in Boston.
• Conserve water: Efficient fixtures drastically reduce home water waste and environmental impact as the Boston population grows.
• Better Performance: New faucets, showers and toilets use less water while delivering equal or better performance.
• Rebates: The City of Boston offers rebates and tax credits for installing qualifying water-saving fixtures.

Signs You Need an Upgrade

Frequent leaks, clogs or poor water pressure could indicate your Boston home’s plumbing system needs attention. Faulty fixtures can lead to higher water bills and risk of water damage.

While DIY fixture upgrades can help conserve water, replacing pre-1992 toilets or installing new shower systems is best left to experts, as the job could get messy and any mistakes could result in major water damage.

Call Plumbers 911 Boston

Call Plumbers 911 to connect with a licensed plumbing professional in the Boston area who can:

• Recommend the most efficient fixtures for your Boston home.
• Install them properly to maximize water savings.
• Access available Boston rebates and incentives.

Do not waste another drop of water! Call Plumbers 911 Boston today for affordable water-saving upgrades

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