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 humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the bucket is the simple tool.
The fill
Time the fill with the shower running at the full hot setting. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the timing is the measure.
The math
Convert the fill time into the gallons per minute. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the math gives the rate.
The limit
The standard showerheads flow at two and a half gallons per minute or less. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the limit is the code.
The low
A weak stream often comes from the clogged head or the valve. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the clog is the usual.
The swap
A low-flow head cuts the usage without the sacrifice. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Athens-Clarke County unified government, the swap is the easy saving.
The call
Test your shower. Call 888-217-3585 and Athens-Clarke County unified government Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Athens-Clarke County unified government pro for the head swap.
Plumbing in Athens-Clarke County unified government: what to know
In Athens-Clarke County unified government, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Clarke County — from Athens Clarke County, Jefferson and Commerce to ZIP codes like 30602, 30609, 30601 — 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.
Need a hand in Athens-Clarke County unified government?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Athens-Clarke County unified government Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Athens-Clarke County unified government.