Plumbing Tips: Water Saving Tips

May 9, 2023

What happens when a family of four replaces their kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators? Studies show that the family would save more than 1,700 gallons of water per year by installing low-flow faucet aerators. Of these savings, 1,300 gallons would be from reductions in hot water use.

Are you wasting water with a sneaky leaky toilet?


Your toilet could be costing you by wasting water and you could be none the wiser. Homeowners look for visible symptoms of problems. Unless you see a puddle of water it’s highly unlikely that you would suspect your toilet of treachery. What if you came home one day to an eye-popping water bill? Don’t wait until then to start looking for culprits. Keep in mind that your toilets can unsuspectingly be at the top of the list of reasons for the high bill.


Install low-flow faucet aerators on kitchen and bathroom sinks.



If you have an annual plumbing inspection from Lewisville Plumbing Service, one of the services we offer is a dye test in each toilet to see if you are wasting water without your knowledge. You don’t have to see water on the floor around the base of the toilet to have a leak.

Lewisville Plumbing Service will remove the covers on your toilet tanks and take out any bowl cleaning tablets that color your water. We will make sure the water in the tank and the bowl is clear, and then we will put some colored dye in the tank which will turn the water a noticeable hue. No one can use the toilets during this dye test. After up to 30 minutes if we find some of the colors in the bowl, then you have the dreaded silent leak and it will have to be determined why it is leaking. If no colored water shows up in the time period, you are good to go, no pun intended! If your toilets are functioning properly, the tank water will stay put for an indefinite period of time without leaking out.


If you think that there is a problem with your plumbing, and it could use servicing, Call Lewisville Plumbing today at (972) 221-7595!

Plumbing Tips: Finding a Reputable Plumber

May 9, 2023
Most plumbing experts agree that you should go through the process of choosing a good plumber before problems arise. This way, when you run into a time critical problem that needs to be repaired as soon as possible, you don’t waste valuable time or make a hasty choice you may regret. If you experience a plumbing emergency and don’t have enough time to go through the proper steps it’s a good idea to ask your friends and family for referrals. The first-hand experience they have had with their plumbers should make your choice much easier.

Plumbing Tips: Preventing Kitchen Drain Clogs

May 9, 2023
Most homeowners have experienced a clogged drain that always seems to occur just before a big dinner party or when a family has come to visit. This is very common but also frustrating – and avoidable. The reason kitchen sinks clog up the most is because of grease that builds up like Cholesterol, so do not pour grease in the sink. Pour your grease into an empty can and stick it in the refrigerator until it hardens and then throw it away.

Plumbing Tips: Faucet & Sink Maintenance Tips

May 9, 2023
If your faucet in the bathroom sink or tub or the one at the kitchen sink has a slow leak or drip, and this has gone on for a while, you probably don’t even notice anymore. Well, you should take notice because it is wasting many gallons of water and it won’t fix itself.