What does “Going Green” really mean?

It basically means each of us, are to take simple steps to do our part to conserve. We at Steele Plumbing, Inc are doing our part and would like to let you in on some ideas where you can start:

  • Appliances
  • Choose appliances, such as water heaters, by looking at their energy rating.
  • The more stars in the rating, the more you will save on your energy bill
  • Make sure the appliance is professionally installed by a licensed professional.
  • Turn off appliances at the power point when not in use.
  • Hot Water Use
  • Choose a hot water system with a high energy star rating, such as the tankless water heater system.
  • Check that your hot water system and hot water pipes are well insulated.
  • Check and maintain good water pressure through the house with a pressure regulator.
  • Limit showers to less than 5 minutes.
  • Install water efficient shower head or water restriction valves.

Wash clothes using a cold water cycle.

At Steele Plumbing, Inc. we participate in helping maintain our environment and feel a responsibility to educate our customers on plumbing services, maintenance, and use of energy efficient technologies.

What can you do to “Go Green”?

Some Important Facts

  • Did you know that a leaking toilet in a month’s period of time could leak enough water to fill a swimming pool?
  • Did you know that the average family of 4 uses between 116,000-175,000 gallons/year? (This is assuming they have no pool or spa)
  • Did you know that cutting you shower time from 7 minutes to 4 minutes could save over 6500 gallons per person per year?
  • Did you know if we replace home water heaters with efficient tankless water heaters you receive a tax credit for up to $500.00, starting 1-1-09.