{"id":516,"date":"2022-05-30T11:41:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T18:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/?p=516"},"modified":"2022-05-30T11:41:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T18:41:22","slug":"eco-friendly-plumbing-upgrades-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/2022\/05\/30\/eco-friendly-plumbing-upgrades-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Friendly Plumbing Upgrades for Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/202e4f57609c53cdd1294ca1e03397c7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-518\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/202e4f57609c53cdd1294ca1e03397c7-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/202e4f57609c53cdd1294ca1e03397c7-1-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption>Plumbing Services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Upgrading your plumbing system to be more eco-friendly not only benefits the earth, but also your bank account! As sustainability continues to be a great concern, one of the first things you can do is make simple and green renovations your home. Below are some environmentally-friendly changes you can make to your kitchen and bathroom, all of which<a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"> Mr.Drain Plumbing <\/a>can help you with along the way:<\/strong><br><br><br><br><strong>For Instant Quotes For Any Plumbing Upgrades And Installations<a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"> click here!<\/a><\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Give us a call today at 510-257-1408<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1024x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1536x781.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2.jpg 1966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><br><br><strong>Water-Saving Toilets<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">One of the most effective ways to reduce household water consumption is by upgrading to a water-saving toilet. Almost 30 percent of household water consumption comes from toilet use. Replacing an old toilet with a newer, low-flow model will not only reduce water consumption but also lower your future water and energy bills! Thanks to technological advancements, water-saving toilets won\u2019t lose any functionality as they have greatly improved from when they first were rolled out. There are many choices for installing a water-saving toilet such as gravity-assisted or dual-flush. No matter which one you decide is best for your home, these options will greatly reduce the amount of water passed through your plumbing system and can save thousands of gallons of water per year.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Water Efficient Showerheads and Faucets<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Another way to cut down on your water use and the cost of your water bill is by using a water-efficient showerhead. There are many options that allow you to save water while you shower without having to sacrifice water pressure. In order to qualify as a low-flow showerhead, the fixture must use 2.5 gallons (or less) of water per minute. However, you can find alternatives that use even less water. Eco-friendly sink faucets will also reduce water use and still provide good water pressure. Sink faucets are a significant source of water use in the home and upgrading these faucets is a great way to decrease water consumption and costs in the long run.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Tankless Water Heaters<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Unlike typical water heaters, tankless water heaters are much more energy-efficient. This is because, unlike traditional water heaters that constantly heat and reheat water, tankless heaters produce hot water instantly. Another eco-friendly benefit of a tankless heater is its lifespan. These tanks, on average, last twice as long as a standard water heater. Plus, tankless heaters have lower energy costs.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>If you need help with any plumbing upgrades and installation<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Mr.Drain Plumbing<\/a> today!<\/strong><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Besides Any <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Plumbing Upgrades and Installation<\/a>, we deal with a lot like <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Sewer Video Inspection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Faucet Replace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Sump Pump Installation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Water Heater Installation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Tankless Water Heater Installation or Repair<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Sewer Inspection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Emergency Plumbing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Drain Cleaning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Drain Repair<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Sewer Line Repair, and Replacement<\/a>, etc.<\/strong><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdrain.com\">https:\/\/www.mrdrain.com<\/a> to schedule an appointment<\/strong><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip_service.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188\" width=\"185\" height=\"180\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mrdrain-foter-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" width=\"231\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mrdrain-foter-logo.png 380w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mrdrain-foter-logo-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upgrading your plumbing system to be more eco-friendly not only benefits the earth, but also your bank account! As sustainability continues to be a great concern, one of the first things you can do is make simple and green renovations your home. 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