Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10 percent on their water bills. Here are a few easy ways to check for leaks in your home:
Water Meter
- Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, you probably have a leak. (water meter)
Bathroom
- Check shower head and bathtub faucet for drips
- Toilet – is to place a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If the color shows up in the bowl within 10 minutes without flushing, you have a leak. (toilet)Make sure to flush immediately after this experiment to avoid staining the tank
Kitchen
- Sink -Open the cabinet beneath the sink and watch for it to dribble out from unseen cracks or holes.
- Sink– open the cabinet beneath the sink and watch for it to dribble out from unseen cracks or holes.
- Dishwasher- run a paper towel underneath and check for water on paper towel
- Cabinets- Make a practice of regularly checking in the back of cabinets and under basins for any signs of mold or foul smells that might indicate a lea
Outside Spigots
- Assess the condition of any water accessories you have in your garden. his includes things like hoses, taps, fountains, water ornaments, and irrigation systems, such as sprinklers.
- A good way to catch leaks that aren’t steadily flowing is to note when a fixture or the surrounding terrain appears to be wet despite a lack of recent rainfall.
If you discover a leak or stopped drain in your home call your certified plumbing professionals at Banks Quarles.
