You often have to hold down the handle to empty the bowl, and those not familiar with the process are frustrated by the lack of success. Then there is the buildup from not getting everything down in one whoosh, which often results in overflow. Still, he says, whenever you conserve on water you save money. Water needs to be heated, especially water from municipal sources which tends to be colder and costs more to heat. Looking to other areas of the home, water consumption can be cut down by adding valves to control the amount of water rushing through the shower or the appliances every day.
People can replace their appliances for a big savings.
Choose front-loading machines which use less water and as an added bonus also use less detergent. When you replace appliances get those that have an energy-star label, which is a program established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Another local pet peeve is the pump used to heat many condominiums. Though initially touted as a great way to conserve energy, consumers have complained that they are costly and inefficient. Mr. Taylor says these heat pumps have really gotten a bad rap.