💧 Tankless water heater — costs more upfront but lasts 20+ years vs 10-12 for tank. No standby heat loss = 30% energy savings.
🔍 Annual water heater flush — flush sediment once a year. Extends life by 5+ years. 10-minute DIY job.
🌡️ Set water heater to 120°F — factory default is often 140°F. Dropping to 120°F saves 6-10% on water heating costs.
💊 Water softener — Florida has hard water. A softener extends life of ALL appliances and fixtures by 30-50%.
📱 Smart leak detector — Flo by Moen ($250) monitors your entire plumbing system and auto-shuts water if it detects a leak. Insurance companies give discounts for it.
Emergency Hacks
🚨 Burst pipe — turn off main shutoff, turn on all faucets to drain pressure, call plumber
🚽 Overflowing toilet — remove tank lid, push flush valve closed, turn off supply valve at base
🔥 Water heater failure — turn off gas/electric supply first, then water inlet valve
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