Homeownership comes with many challenges. Finding an expert to resolve them quickly and effectively is crucial to keeping your house in proper condition and reducing water waste. If you're experiencing a plumbing issue that wastes water, the right plumber can help. Here are four ways your residential plumbers will reduce water waste while saving you time and money.

1. Repairing Your Faucet

Does your faucet leak? According to the EPA, a leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year. Residential plumbers have the skills and training to fix your leaky faucet and save you from excessive water usage.

2. Upgrading Your Plumbing

Another aspect of your home that may be causing water waste is having outdated plumbing fixtures. Older equipment can run less efficiently, resulting in unintentional overuse of water. Your plumber can expertly assess your fixtures and determine the most beneficial upgrade to your plumbing systems.

3. Replacing Your Water Heater

In addition to simpler features such as plumbing fixtures, larger appliances like your water heater can also become outdated and require replacement. This process is not only more energy-efficient, but newer models of these large plumbing appliances also add value to your home.

4. Resolving Plumbing Emergencies

No one wants to wake up to a plumbing emergency. However, these surprise issues are all too common. Luckily, residential plumbers are well-versed in assessing and fixing emergency plumbing problems. Due to the nature of plumbing emergencies, there can often be a large outpouring of water. In situations such as these, time is of the essence. It is critical to contact a residential plumber who is reliable and timely. The faster your plumbing emergency can be resolved, the less water you'll waste and the sooner you can get back to your normal routine.

Whether you are up against a persistent leaky faucet, outdated fixtures and appliances, or a plumbing emergency, your local residential plumbers are the service providers to reach out to. Excellent Plumbing is proud to serve the areas of Lake Zurich, Lake Barrington, and the surrounding areas in Lake County, McHenry County, Kane County, DuPage County, and Cook County. Reach out today for a free same-day estimate, and remember that our emergency services are available 24/7. We look forward to assisting you with all of your plumbing needs!