Save water with every flush

By law, all toilets now have low-volume flush features. You can buy volume displacing hard-fired bricks to put in the tank, but don’t use a common construction brick – they crumble and can cause blockage. As an alternative, use plastic bottles weighted with pebbles.

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Buying a clothes washing machine?

If you’re in the market for a clothes washer, keep in mind that front loading machines use up to one-third less water than top loading machines. The front loading machines can also be stacked with dryers or installed under countertops. Top-loaders use 40 to 60 gallons per wash. Do only full loads or adjust water level for smaller batches.


Found the right washing machine but need help installing it? Call 1-800-MR-RUSSO and we can install your washing machine for you.

Insulate!

Insulate hot water pipes to keep them warmer and reduce the wait for hot water at the tap. The foam sleeves are inexpensive and help cut energy costs. You can get an insulating blanket for your water heater for the same reason.

If you’d like help, call 1-800-MR-RUSSO and we can insulate your pipes and your water heater for you.

Timing is everything, part II

Last week we talked about managing your sprinkler timer to optimize the effectiveness and expenditure of your sprinkler system. The same goes for your air conditioning system. The best way to manage your system is by installing a timer on your thermostat. You can set your air conditioner to run less or not at all while you are not at home. This can greatly help lower maintenance expenses. This technique can also be applied in the winter to your heating system.

If you don’t have a timer on your thermostat, call 1-800-MR-RUSSO and we can install one for you.

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