Category: Summer

Saving Water

3 Simple Tips For Saving Water (and Money)

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In the hot Texas summer, it’s really easy to use a lot of water. From the pool to the house – Texans are looking for anything to offer some relief. But we all know that we don’t have an endless supply of water. Not only is conserving water good for the environment, but it’ll also save you money!  In this post, we’ll take a look at a few ways you can start saving today!

USE THE DISHWASHER

Appliances like your dishwasher use a lot of water, right? Actually, you may be surprised to know that running your dishwasher typically saves more water than washing dishes by hand. Leaving your sink faucet running for several minutes while thoroughly washing a sink full of dishes often uses more water than a full cycle on the dishwater. Give your dishes a quick rinse to get rid of grease, crumbs, or other stuck-on food, then place them in the dishwasher rack and wait for it to fill up. An ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher only uses about 5 gallons of water per load, but washing by hand takes up to 25 gallons! As an added bonus, you’ll eliminate the clutter caused by leaving dirty or drying dishes sitting around your kitchen.

LOOK FOR LEAKS

If pools of water start appearing in your kitchen or bathroom, you know you’ve got a leak. Those types of leaks can show up in any place water is used, including the toilet, bathtub, sinks, showers, and the laundry room. Many fixtures have an emergency shutoff valve that can also leak. Even if you don’t notice a leak, occasionally check your water meter. If the reading ever seems unusually high, you’ll know there’s an issue. Call an expert like ours at The Bosworth Company who can get to the root of the problem!

WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE

Your hot water heater is the heart of all the water that pumps through your home. Making sure it’s running efficiently can save water, and is easy to accomplish with a little maintenance. This can include making sure all valves are working properly, and draining it about once a year.

WORTH THE CALL

If your water bill is inexplicably going up, The Bosworth Company in Kerrville can help. Schedule an appointment online or give us a call today at 830-428-2764. It’s Worth The Call. Always.

Labor Day Plumbing Tips

Bosworth’s Labor Day Plumbing Tips

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While Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, it’s still a reason to celebrate. You may decide to pay homage to the workforce with a backyard barbecue, as Labor Day is one of the most popular grilling holidays of the year. As you spend time off of work with your family and friends, here are a few tips to keep your plumbing in good (working) shape. After all, it doesn’t get the day off on Labor Day! Check out our Labor Day plumbing tips.

  • Keep the bathroom clutter free. Small bathroom essentials, like Q-tips, cotton balls, or Kleenex, could possibly cause a clog if dropped into the toilet. It’s smart to keep your bathroom clutter free, especially with people going in and out of the bathroom.
  • Know where your toilet shut off valve is. If your toilet does overflow, you need to know where your toilet shut off valve is. This emergency option is typically located under the toilet tank.
  • Watch what your put down your disposal. Starchy, stringy and fibrous foods can clog the drain or damage the disposal blades. So as you might guess, many BBQ foods are NOT safe to put down your garbage disposal. Keep macaroni salads, corn on the cob, and BBQ meats out of the disposal.
  • Avoid pouring grease, oil, and fat down the drain. These oils can solidify to the walls of the drain, restricting water flow. Instead, let fats that solidify do so. Once solid, pitch them in your regular garbage. If you need grease to harden up, put it in the fridge. For ones that don’t solidify, pour them into a sealable bottle, and throw the whole container away with your regular garbage
  • Freshen up your garbage disposal. Once your Labor Day celebrations are done, throw a few citrus peels in your disposal. The peels will clean the blades and freshen up the smell.

Spending time with family and friends on Labor Day is meant to be fun, so don’t let a plumbing problem pulverize your party! If plumbing problems occur, The Bosworth Company is here to help – even on holidays. Just call 432-570-5233!

Hey Wait!

One more thing! With Labor Day being the unofficial end of summer, that reminds us…are your systems ready for the fall weather ahead? Contact us to find out about our Fall Clean & Check – only $109! Let us check your systems to be sure they’re prepared for cooler temperatures and will keep your home cozy & comfortable!

8 Ways to Beat The Heat

8 Ways To Beat The Heat

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With Memorial Day under our belts and the kiddos officially out of school, summer is practically here. Even though summer has not officially started, we’ve already started feeling those summer temperatures…and guess what? They’re not going anywhere! If you’re looking for some ways to beat the heat this summer, and save on your energy bills, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these 8 energy tips for summer!

1. Shade Your Unit

Reduce energy usage by up to 10% by placing your AC unit in the shade.

2. Improve Ventilation

Let your attic breath by improving ventilation with additional vents. This alone can drop the temperature of your attic by up to 30 degrees!

3. Strategically Place Trees

Did you know you can reduce the temperature of your home by up to 20 degrees by shading with trees? Plant trees on the south side of your home to provide shade in the summer and warmth in the winter.

4. Clean Out The Condensing Unit

By ridding your condensing unit of grass clippings, leaves, and debris, you can allow your A/C to operate much more efficiently.

5. Roof Color

Replacing your roof any time soon? Consider choosing a light-colored roofing material that attracts less heat.

6. Insulate & Seal

By insulating and sealing your home, you could reduce heating and cooling costs by 20%!

7. Cover Windows

Up to 40% of heat buildup comes from the windows. Reduce heat gain by adding shutters, awnings, or shades.

8. Clean & Check

Last, but certainly not least, you should have your air conditioning unit “cleaned and checked” by The Bosworth Company! This service ensures your AC system is ready for the hot months to come. To find out more about our Clean & Check services, contact us or follow this link.

We’re Worth The Call

Need help with any of these energy tips for summer? Contact The Bosworth Company! We can help with any of your home service needs. We’re worth the call.

Always.