Nowadays, most homeowners are seeking out energy-efficient options with any type of home remodeling. If something is energy-efficient, it uses less energy to produce the same result as a non-energy efficient product. The results of these types of products can impact homeowners in many ways—lower monthly utility bills, a more environmentally-friendly house, and a higher resale value, just to name a few.
When it comes to water usage, our showers and baths are the main culprits behind the amount used every month, which is pretty high nowadays. In fact, the average American family of four uses approximately 300 gallons of water every day according to the EPA, which is equivalent to 9,000 gallons every month.
In Indiana, Baths by Bee is a trusted bathroom remodeling company offering a wide variety of services, including bathtub and shower installations. We carry a large product selection for our customers to choose from, and always have energy-efficient options included. Below, our family-owned and operated company discusses a few of the best ways to upgrade the water efficiency at your Indianapolis-area house!
Hand-Held Shower Heads
This option may come as a surprise to some, but replacing your current shower head with a hand-held variation may actually save you water in the long run. This is because folks utilizing a hand-held shower head are able to more efficiently target areas for rinsing, leading to shorter shower times in general.
Hand-held shower heads come with other benefits as well, such as easier accessibility for everyone, including those with limited mobility or seniors.
Low-Flow Shower Heads
One of the most energy-efficient changes a homeowner can make to their bath or shower space is the installation of a low-flow shower head. These fixtures work on your behalf to reduce the amount of water being released from the shower head without changing the water pressure or experience of the person utilizing the space.
There's a few different styles of low-flow shower heads, including:
- Aerating: This option mixes air in with the water to create a misty spray. The air helps create a fuller feeling while actually relying on less water
- Laminar: Instead of one water stream, a laminar shower head produces smaller, individual water streams, which leads to less water waste.
- Pressure-Compensating: This type of shower head adjusts itself to keep water flowing at a consistent level.
Water-Saving Faucet Aerator
Similar to an aerating shower head, folks looking to save money on their water bill each month could add a water-saving faucet aerator to their existing shower head, instead of replacing the entire thing. This is a great option for anyone who just invested in a new shower head or wants to go with the most cost-effective option.
A faucet aerator is a small fixture component that attaches to a faucet and adds air flow into the water stream, allowing users to have a comfortable shower with great water pressure without wasting an excessive amount of water.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Finally, if your bathtub is beginning to wear out anyway, the most energy-efficient change you can make to your bathroom layout is a tub-to-shower conversion. In order for bathing to be a clean and hygienic experience, users need to fill the tub up most of the way, which means about 50 gallons of water in a standard-sized bathtub. In contrast, a 10-minute shower with a normal shower head uses approximately 25 gallons of water, saving most folks a significant amount of water usage. Adding a low-flow shower head would result in even more savings for Indiana homeowners.
Baths by Bee has over four decades of experience and several different accolades to our name, including "HomeAdvisor Screened and Approved." Our tub-to-shower conversions can be completed as a one day bath remodel, leaving you with a beautiful, sleek, and even energy-efficient new shower in place of your old, outdated bathtub in no time at all.
Get in touch with Baths by Bee today for a free estimate on our bathroom conversion services, or to hear more about any of our replacement shower products, and find out why you should trust your home to BEE!
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