Indoor Remodeling
Return on Investment
Caption plum:Save money with water-efficient models
Making changes to the interior of your home is a big step. You are likely managing a tight budget and looking for return on your investment. A good way to gain return on your investment is to install water-efficient fixtures and appliances. Many new-generation fixtures and appliances more than pay for themselves over the life of the product. High-efficiency products that save water are available for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry and utility rooms.
A few tips for your remodeling project:
- Be an educated consumer and ask for all product specifications before remodeling.
- Look for water-using-products that are low-flow, water-efficient or carry a WaterSense label (see Related Links at bottom of left navigation bar).
- Choose only high-efficiency water-using fixtures and appliances that will provide long-term return on your investment.
Go for the Big Savings
Caption plum:Look for the WaterSense label
For more substantial indoor savings:
- Repair leaks; and
- Replace high-water-using fixtures and appliances with water-efficient ones such as low-flow toilets, showers and faucets, and high-efficiency clothes washers and dishwashers.
Where can I find out more?
- The City of Phoenix has joined WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides third-party testing and certification of water-efficient products. Visit WaterSense before you purchase new water-using fixtures and appliances for your remodeling projects
- Link for more information on indoor savings.
- See additional Related Links at the bottom of the left navigation bar