2015 #FixaLeak Twitter Party Recap

Celebrating Fix a Leak Week but weren't able to make it to yesterday's #FixaLeak Twitter Party? No worries! We tuned in for the latest and greatest tweets & advice on pluming leaks and are highlighting some of our favorite ones below.

• @EPAwatersense: Save H2O yr round by replacing faucets & aerators w/WaterSense ones! An easy switch that makes a difference #fixaleak
• @OWNWMI: @NYPlumbingSewer please do join the #GoldenPlungerRelayRace for @EPAwatersense #FixALeakWeek how far can Flo go?
• @moen: It's #FixALeakWeek! Check out this @EPAwatersense video featuring handy tips for spotting, fixing & preventing leaks http://moen.co/1HVRNBw

As your Nassau County plumber, we shared some of our expert plumbing leak advice, as well! Here's the tweet our followers loved the most:

• @NYPlumbingSewer: Here's what you need to know about household plumbing leaks: http://bit.ly/1EkjdNL #FixaLeak

Read a complete feed of updated #FixaLeak tweets, relevant tips & advice here. Are you fixing your leaks? Join in the conversation by including the hashtag #IFixLeaks.

Regardless of where leaks pop up in your home, Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter can be there to fix them in 30 minutes or less. Save water & money by patching up your pipes this week. Call us today at 877.713.8136 or visit our website for more information. 

Energy-Efficient Fixtures for Your Home

Whether it be for financial reasons or just to reduce your personal carbon footprint, there are plenty of fixtures out there that can help make your home an Eco-friendly one.

Make the upgrades today or pin it for later! Either way, turn to these few great ones below:

Energy-Efficient Lighting Fixtures: Unscrewing an old-fashioned light bulb can take just seconds and make a huge difference in energy required. Replace them with compact fluorescent or light-emitting diode light bulbs instead.

Insulated Windows & Doors: If cool air or heat is constantly escaping your home, you're certainly paying for more than truly required. Upgrade to windows and doors approved by the Energy Star program as a way to significantly reduce air leakage and energy loss.

Low-Flow Toilets: You don't need to sacrifice color and style for a toilet that conserves water. Manufactures are making low-flow models in the same decorative elements you loved before.

New Air Conditioners and Furnaces: An outdated or overworked HVAC system is likely cranking up your energy bill. Have a technician replace it with a new one that abides by the federal government regulations put in place to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.

Replace Bathroom Showerheads: Upgrading your showerhead to water-efficient technology, like the ones with a WaterSense label, can decrease your water use greatly. Especially since a great deal of our overall water use comes from shower time, this is a simple way to see big savings.

Which energy efficient upgrades will you install? Let us know on our Facebook page!

New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter can install new plumbing fixtures and replace outdated furnaces. Call us today at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information. 

Simple Tips For Saving Water Outdoors

Summer time is just around the corner and every homeowner wants their lawn looking greener than ever. However, the amount of water homeowners use in the summer is two to four times as much water than they use the rest of the year.

It is important to know that there are ways to save water outdoors and still have a beautiful landscape. Get the tips from WaterSense here:

• Timing is everything: Know how much water your landscape actually needs before you set your sprinkler. Your local utility can offer recommendations for how much water certain plants need in your region and best times to water. Generally, it's best to water lawns and landscapes in the early morning and evening, after the sun goes down, because significant amounts of water can be lost due to evaporation during the heat of the day.
• Look for the label: If your system uses a clock timer, consider upgrading to a WaterSense labeled controller which acts like a thermostat for your lawn, using local weather data to determine when and how much to water, reducing waste and improving plant health. Replacing a standard clock timer with a WaterSense labeled irrigation controller can save an average home nearly 8,800 gallons of water annually.
• Go with a pro: Contractors certified through a WaterSense labeled program can audit, install, or maintain home irrigation systems to ensure water isn't wasted. Make sure you ask for credentials.
• Tune up your system: Inspect irrigation systems and check for leaks and broken or clogged sprinkler heads. Fix sprinkler heads that are broken or spraying on the sidewalk, street, or driveway.
• Play zone defense: When planting, assign areas of your landscape different hydrozones depending on sun/shade exposure, soil and plant types, and type of sprinklers, then adjust your irrigation system or watering schedule based on those zones' specific needs. This helps you avoid overwatering some areas or underwatering others.

For over 50 years New York Plumbing & Sewer Rooter has provided excellent plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning, as well as heating service, repairs and installation. For all of your outdoor and indoor plumbing needs this summer call us at 718-514-7145.