Water-saving Replacements
Water-saving Replacements | Plumbing Fixture Replacements | Plumbing | Cookeville
Looking to lower your utility bills and lighten your environmental footprint in Cookeville? HEP’s team specializes in upgrading outdated faucets, toilets, and showerheads with high-efficiency models that slash water use without sacrificing performance. Our certified plumbers handle everything from selecting EPA WaterSense-rated products to seamless installation, so you enjoy instant savings and a sleeker, more reliable bathroom or kitchen.
Whether you’re renovating a single room or retrofitting an entire property, our plumbing fixture replacements service is tailored to your budget and style. Expect upfront pricing, prompt arrivals, and workmanship backed by a satisfaction guarantee—plus the peace of mind that comes from partnering with a local company committed to conservation and customer care. Ready to make every drop count? Schedule your appointment with HEP today and start seeing the difference on your next water bill.
FAQs
What kinds of water-saving fixtures can you replace in my Cookeville home?
We can replace virtually any plumbing fixture with a high-efficiency model, including toilets (1.28 gpf or less), bathroom and kitchen faucets (1.5 gpm or less), showerheads (2.0 gpm or less), utility/garage sinks, and even water-saving aerators for existing faucets. If you have older appliances such as dishwashers or clothes washers, we can coordinate with licensed appliance installers to swap those for Energy Star–rated units as well.
How much water and money will I actually save by upgrading?
Savings vary by household size and the age of your current fixtures, but typical Cookeville households see: • Toilets: Up to 13,000 gallons and $110 per year by switching from a 3.5 gpf model to a 1.28 gpf High-Efficiency Toilet. • Faucets & showerheads: 2,700–3,500 gallons and $35-$55 per year when all faucets and showerheads are replaced with WaterSense models. • Combined upgrades: Many families reduce total indoor water use by 20-30 %, trimming $150-$250 annually from water and sewer bills while also lowering water-heating energy costs.
Will low-flow toilets, faucets, or showerheads reduce my water pressure or performance?
Modern WaterSense-certified fixtures are engineered to maintain or improve performance while using less water. High-Efficiency Toilets use pressurized or optimized gravity flush designs, faucets use aerators to keep a strong stream, and showerheads employ air-induction or laminar-flow technology for a spa-like spray. When installed correctly and fed by normal Cookeville water pressures (40-80 psi), most homeowners notice equal or better performance, not weaker flow.
Are there rebates or incentives available in Cookeville or Tennessee for installing water-efficient fixtures?
Yes. The City of Cookeville’s Water Department and Upper Cumberland Utility District periodically offer $25-$50 bill credits for WaterSense toilets. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) energy-efficiency programs sometimes include water-heater and faucet aerator incentives that lower hot-water demand. We’ll help you check current offers, provide required receipts and model numbers, and complete any rebate paperwork so you get every dollar available.
How long does a water-saving fixture replacement take and what disruption should I expect?
Most single-fixture swaps (a toilet, faucet, or showerhead) take 1-2 hours. A whole-home retrofit (two bathrooms and a kitchen) can be finished in one work-day. We schedule at your convenience, protect floors and countertops with drop cloths, haul away old fixtures for recycling where possible, and leave the work area clean. Water is typically shut off only to the fixture being replaced, keeping the rest of your plumbing in service.
My house is older. Will new high-efficiency fixtures work with existing pipes and drains?
In nearly every case, yes. WaterSense toilets fit standard 12-inch rough-ins and work with 3-inch or 4-inch drain lines common in Cookeville homes dating back to the 1950s. Low-flow faucets screw onto standard ½-inch supply lines, and showerheads use universal ½-inch threads. We always inspect shut-off valves, supply lines, and flange conditions before installation and can perform minor repairs or upgrades (e.g., replacing corroded stops or adding pressure-balancing valves) during the same visit so your new fixtures operate flawlessly.