{"id":4991,"date":"2022-02-07T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/?p=4991"},"modified":"2022-02-24T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:48:12","slug":"why-go-low-flow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/why-go-low-flow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Go Low Flow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/toliet-flood-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ask an Orlando Plumber: Why Won't my Toilet Stop Running?\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/toliet-flood-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/toliet-flood.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>When you really get into the intricacies of your home\u2019s plumbing, you\u00a0will\u00a0soon realize that there is much to consider. One of the details of your plumbing that you should pay attention to\u00a0is your fixtures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When most people think of fixtures, they think of them from an aesthetic standpoint. While it is important to make your bathroom, kitchen, or any other part of your home look the way you want it to, it\u2019s equally important to consider the flow. You might have heard about low-flow fixtures because they\u2019re known to help the environment and save you money. Have you ever wondered how, though? We\u2019re prepared to get into all the details because we specialize in <\/span><a href=\"\/plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plumbing in Orlando, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Low Flow Fixtures and Faucets?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start off by talking about exactly what low-flow fixtures and faucets are. These systems are water-saving plumbing fixtures designed to conserve water by having a lower flow rate of water per flush. Low-flow bathroom fixtures include toilets, showerheads, and faucets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Benefits of These Systems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s get into what probably brought you to our blog today\u2013the benefits of low flow fixtures and faucets. There are quite a few benefits. It\u2019s why we recommend these faucets and fixtures to so many people. Here are the benefits of these systems:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Decreased Waste<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Environmental Protection Agency, older fixtures (like toilets) can use about 6 gallons of water per flush. This might not sound like much until you learn that low flow toilets use less than 1.5 gallons of water per flush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that you\u2019re going to save yourself a considerable amount of water. This helps you and your bottom line and it also helps the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t Fret!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We receive a bit of pushback from some homeowners because they\u2019ve had negative experiences with low flow toilets in the past. We can assure you that low flush toilets of the past didn\u2019t have the technology current models have. The new models on the market have the capability to create clog-free flushes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Savings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re conserving energy when you\u2019re conserving water. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re the type of person who likes to start off every morning with a hot shower. This means that energy is needed to heat the water, your water heater needs to perform to do this, and the water needs to travel through your plumbing system to your showerhead. This is all energy expended to start your shower. Using less water reduces the energy your system expends to work in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost Savings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t want to save a little money? Owning a home can really get quite expensive. We\u2019d all like a little relief on our wallet where we can find it. This is possible once you reduce the energy consumption in your home. When low flow fixtures start to save you water and energy, they\u2019ll also save you money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today to <\/b><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><b> with our professionals. We care about the integrity of your home\u2019s plumbing system.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might have heard about low flow fixtures because they\u2019re known to help the environment and save you money. 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