Having a leak is one of the worst things. Sometimes it can be a big leak where the water heater has gone out and water is pouring down your driveway or filling up your crawlspace. It can even be a leak in the sprinklers that is showering the street in front of your house. These are some of the easier ones to find since they make a huge conspicuous mess. The harder to deal with leaks are the ones that are small and hard to locate. A leak can be very harmful to your home and can lead to mold and mildew that is dangerous to your health. You want to make sure that you have some tips on how to determine if you have a leak in your home.
Orsack Plumbing Offers Tips on How to Find a Water Leak Inside Your House or Outside in Your Yard
Read Water Meter Charges: One of the best things that you can do is to understand your meter. The water meter on your home shows how much water is being used based on how fast the meter is running. The meter will run steadily unless there is a leak. The leak means that more water is being used and that will cause the meter to run faster than normal. If you start to notice that the meter is moving faster than normal you want to have your home checked for a leak. Even a small and slow leak will show an increase in your homes water bill.
Review Water Bill: If you are not noticing that there is an increase in how fast the meter is running you can keep an eye on the water bill. Your water usage is typically the same each month as long as you don’t have any major changes. If you have a pool or new landscape installed it can increase your usage. Check the bill each month and determine if there is a jump in how much you used versus the month before. If you notice that there is a spike you want to ensure that your home is checked for a leak. A plumber can often come out and determine a leak and make the necessary repairs.
Check For Toilet Leaks: One of the most common leaks that homes have and can easily be checked for is the toilet. A running toilet can cost you quite a lot of money on your water bill if it is left unattended. The toilet should be flushed and the tank will then fill the toilet bowl. Once the tank is full again the water stops running unless the toilet has a leak. You can use simple food coloring to check for a leak. Use a few drips in the tank and wait for some time to see if the coloring starts to leak into the bowl. The water should only run into the bowl when it is flushed so if you see the color it is the sign that there is a leak in the toilet.
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