Let Us Help You Help Yourself

• Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry & dishes  - Save Up to 50 Gallons/week
• Fix Household Leaks Promptly   -  Save Up to 20 Gallons/day
• Spend Only 5 Minutes in the Shower  - Save Up to 8 Gallons/shower
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth  -  Save Up to 2.5 Gallons/minute
• Replace Old Faucets & Water Fixture w/new ones  -  Huge Savings!

• Water lawn 1-2 days/week not 5 days/week  -  Save Up to 840 Gallons/week
• Check sprinkler system for leaks, over spray and broken sprinkler heads & repair promptly  -  Save Up to 500 Gallons/month
• Use a broom not a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks  -  Save Up to 150 Gallons/each time
• Install a sprinkler control that adjusts watering based on weather, soil type, shade & plant type  -  Save Up to 40 Gallons/day
• Water plants in the early AM or PM to reduce water evaporation from heat and wind  -  Save Up to 25 Gallons/each time

Showers are responsible for 18% of all indoor water use in the United States. A recent study estimates that American’s use over 300 billion gallons of water each day. That’s 250 gallons per person, per day for every person in America. Help conserve our limited natural resources by using any of the following methods to reduce your water usage while lowering your monthly utility bill.

Simply changing your current shower head to a high-performance energy efficient model shower head can reduce your shower’s water use by up to 60%. Older model showerheads use between 4-5 gallons per minute while newer energy efficient use only 1-1.5 gallons per minute without a significant reduction in water pressure.

Another simple way to reduce your water usage is by installing newer more efficient faucets in your high use areas. These faucets use about 1.5 gallons of water per minute compared with a standard faucet which uses 3-5 gallons per minute. In fact, the EPA states that simply adding pressure reducing valves or aerators to your existing faucet, set to reduce pressure by half, can reduce water consumption by 1/3 and aerators that are added directly to faucets can reduce water use by up to 60% without having any effect on your water pressure.

• Clean gutters and downspouts and repair and/or caulk where needed. The gutter and downspout system should keep water from pooling around the foundation where it can create a moisture problem
• Clean window and door screens
• Clean all exhaust vents as necessary (kitchen, furnace, water heater, etc…)
• Test and inspect all exterior lights and receptacles for condition and proper operation
• Clean and reseal (if applicable) walkways, drives, patios and decks
• Clean window wells
• Change the oil and to lubricate all of the moving parts of your lawn equipment
• Test and inspect lawn sprinkler system to ensure it works properly
• Fertilize lawn and garden areas
• Over seed lawn areas
• Clean our debris in doorways, window wells and storm drains
• Inspect and clean swimming pool and spa

• Inspect walls and masonry for cracks and subsidence
• Inspect the roof for damage or loose shingles
• Examine flashings around chimneys, vents and roof edges
• Check vents for free air movement and clean all filters and screens
• Inspect all caulking around windows, doors, siding and flashings etc…for deterioration and damage; repair where necessary
• Inspect door and window frames, siding and trim for cracks
• Check weather-stripping on windows and doors for damage and tightness
• Examine all hardware on windows and doors and lubricate moving parts
• Check exterior wood work for termite tubes and/or damage
• Ensure that ventilation of exterior air conditioning condenser unit is not blocked be plants, debris or shrubs
• Inspect paint for paint failure, water damage and/or mildew
• Inspect exterior mounted hardware including antennas, satellite dish & mail boxes etc…
• Check woodwork for rot and insects etc…
• Inspect the driveway and walkways for cracks, erosion and/or settling
• Check fences, gates and retaining walls for structural and material condition

• Have heating and air conditioning systems serviced according the manufacturers specifications
• Clean and test all smoke detectors
• Clean and test all carbon monoxide detectors
• Refill water softener with proper iodized salts
• Open safety vale at top of hot water tank to test for proper operation
• Clean and inspect oven for proper operation

• Clean or replace the filters in your heating and air conditioning systems
• Change the batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Inspect the attic, ceilings and roof overhang for water damage
• Inspect paint for wear or cracking
• Inspect the seals on windows and doors
• Inspect caulking of ceramic tile and around the tub and sink areas as well
• Inspect exposed wiring and cords for wear and fraying
• Check interior wood work for termite tubes or damage