The shower flow affects the comfort and the water bill. A simple bucket test measures the gallons per minute at the showerhead.
The bucket
Use a gallon bucket and a timer under the shower stream. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the bucket is the simple tool.
The fill
Time the fill with the shower running at the full hot setting. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the timing is the measure.
The math
Convert the fill time into the gallons per minute. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the math gives the rate.
The limit
The standard showerheads flow at two and a half gallons per minute or less. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the limit is the code.
The low
A weak stream often comes from the clogged head or the valve. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the clog is the usual.
The swap
A low-flow head cuts the usage without the sacrifice. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Albuquerque, the swap is the easy saving.
The call
Test your shower. Call 888-217-3585 and Albuquerque Plumbing Pros will match you with an Albuquerque pro for the head swap.
Plumbing in Albuquerque: what to know
In Albuquerque, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Bernalillo County — from Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Corrales and Rio Rancho to ZIP codes like 87101, 87102, 87104 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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