Did you know that smart water meters can help you lower your water bills? These meters record your water usage. They then send the readings to your supplier automatically. They have the same technology that smart electricity meters use to send readings to your energy supplier.
The ability of a smart meter to send automatic meter readings is its primary feature. This means that you will do away with the hassle of accessing the awkward space in which your water meter is located. You don’t even have to remember to submit your water usage readings because the meter will do it for you. This makes it simpler to manage your utility bills.
Having a smart meter enables you to monitor how much water you use and this can be viewed via your phone application. This comes in the form of hourly breakdowns showing the amount of water used and the value of the usage. When you have a smart meter installed in your home, you can save up to 12% on your bills. This can increase your water efficiency and help you reduce your bills. It can also help you conserve the environment by reducing your water consumption. This allows more water to be used for rejuvenating natural streams and for irrigation.
How do smart meters work?
Smart meters serve the same purpose as traditional meters. But there are some differences between smart meters and traditional meters.
Traditional meters require you to take manual readings and submit them manually to your supplier. You can submit them by inputting them on your digital account, calling them or even sending them via the post.
Smart water meters submit the readings automatically. They do it frequently throughout the day without you doing anything. Smart meters have a digital display instead of the traditional dial you are used to. This means you can see how much water you use at any given time.
Benefits of a smart meter
Smart meters have their disadvantages and advantages, depending on your circumstances. Generally, smart meters benefit customers who are already benefiting from metering. The disadvantages of smart meters involve technical issues that don’t allow them to use their smart functionality. But the meter will still continue to operate as a traditional meter when this happens.
It is free to install a smart meter. They also make it easy to monitor water usage and increase your water efficiency. They find leaks faster because usage spikes will be immediately detected.
The cost of smart meters
A smart meter is offered as a free installation by a lot of water companies. If you choose to install one, you won’t be charged. If you are in a place where you must have a smart meter, it is more likely that they will be free. Both water and energy smart meters are part of the transition to greener utilities.
Will smart meters save you money?
This will depend on if you have a metered or unmetered property. If your home is metered, you’ll be familiar with getting billed according to accurate data. Smart water meters send your readings to the supplier with increased frequency and this enables you to see your usage in real-time.
