Energy and Water Discussions

[thomasmorgan]

If you happen to have any work done on your water supply line in between the meter and your house, consider spending an extra $100 or so and having a payday loans pressure reducer installed.  By "engaging" the device you cut down on the water pressure, which means fewer gallons per hour usage in the shower or while watering the lawn.  Toilets and appliances do not appear to be effected as they typically measure water level (GE please correct me on that).

We had excessive pressure in our old house, so bad that when the neighbor's sprinkler system turned on, we heard the pipes rattle clear across the house.  We had the pressure reducer installed and viola!  No more noise AND lower water consumption for my kids taking long showers...

[thomasmorgan]

If you happen to have any work done on your water supply line in between the meter and your house, consider spending an extra $100 or so and having a payday loans pressure reducer installed.  By "engaging" the device you cut down on the water pressure, which means fewer gallons per hour usage in the shower or while watering the lawn.  Toilets and appliances do not appear to be effected as they typically measure water level (GE please correct me on that).

We had excessive pressure in our old house, so bad that when the neighbor's sprinkler system turned on, we heard the pipes rattle clear across the house.  We had the pressure reducer installed and viola!  No more noise AND lower water consumption for my kids taking long showers...

[Alison_at_GE]

Hello,

Thanks for visiting our Community and for sharing your findings. This is Alison from GE. We certainly appreciate any and all tips on water and energy savings.

Regarding how the pressure reducer affects appliances or toilets we recommend consulting the (OEM) original equipment manufacturer of this device or a licensed plumber.

I would like to share the required PSI water pressures for GE appliances.

GE and HotPoint

Refrigerators 15 - 120 PSI (below 40 PSI will make smaller ice cubes and the water dispenser may operate slower).

Refrigerators with a Filter 40 - 120 PSI

Dishwashers 20 - 120 PSI (3/8" O.D. copper water line or 1/2" O.D. plastic water line).

Washers 10 - 150 PSI

Softeners 20 - 125 PSI

Reverse Osmosis 40 - 120 PSI

Undercounter Filters 40 - 125 PSI

Monogram

Refrigerators 40 - 120 PSI

Dishwashers 20 -120 PSI

I hope this information is helpful.

Again, thanks for posting.  We appreciate you taking the time to share your findings.

Sincerely,

Alison