How would you like to slash two utility bills with one simple device? It’s easy: install a low-flow showerhead.
Traditional showerheads use 5 to 8 gallons of water per minute—that’s a lot of water (and money) going down the drain!
Low-flow showerheads, on the other hand, use only 2.5 gallons of water or less. Therefore, installing one will save you several gallons of water each minute of your shower. Depending on the number of members in your household (and their showering habits), that can really add up!
Here’s the bonus: not only will you save on your water bill, you’ll also save on energy. Since hardly anyone likes a cold shower, you’re likely using quite a bit of gas or electricity to heat the water. When you use a low-flow showerhead, there’ll be less water to heat—meaning lower energy bills as well!
Low-flow showerheads are inexpensive, and readily available at your local hardware store or home improvement center. They’re also easy to install (no advanced plumbing skills required!).
See the following sites for detailed instructions and video tutorials:
Install Low Flow Showerhead Video | Sierra Club Green Home
Installing Low-Flow Showerheads (Tips.Net)
How To Install A Low Flow Showerhead
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If you are going to install a low flow shower head you should also install a low faucet aerator on all your faucets. You should know that most low flow aerators start at 2.2 gallons per minute and go as low as .5 gallons per minute. You can find these at any local hardware store.
That’s great advice, Faucet Aerator Guy–thanks for sharing it!
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