Do you need to find hidden water leaks in your home?

 Common sense will tell you to check for obvious signs of water leaks in your home. For example, check the back of your cupboards and under sinks for dampness, mould or bad smells; nobody wants these in their home! 

If your house is more than 25 years old, you should pay more attention to the plumbing system. Check all connections, from water heaters to pumps, valves, hoses and washing machines. If you find oxidation or discolouration on plumbing components, you may have water leaks. 

However, not all water leaks are easy to detect. If you know the signs, you can easily spot water leaks hidden in the pipes. Water leaks waste water, promote mould growth and damage the house. The repair of water leaks must be timely to avoid disasters and expensive repair costs, which is why we want to help you find hidden water leaks. 

Pay close attention to your water bill 

Why is the water bill so high again this month? If you pay close attention to your water bill, a message between the lines might indicate that water leakage repair is in your near future. This unwritten message occurs when your water bill continues to rise even though your water consumption habits have not changed. If your water bill continues to rise, the message is clear: something is wrong with the water system. A leak may need to be repaired.  

The unwritten message of the water bill can be puzzling. You may not have noticed water leaks under the sink or anywhere else inside or outside the house. But remember that there are underground pipes that cannot be seen and when they leak, you will pay the consequences. A conscientious professional plumber will check all underground pipes when repairing water leaks to make sure you don't have to make another service call anytime soon. 

Checking the water meter 

There is an effective way to check for water leaks using the water meter:

• Turn off all water in the house. Make sure that all taps are turned off and that the dishwasher and washing machine are not in use. 
• Check the water meter for changes. If it changes, there is likely to be a fast-moving leak. 
• If the water meter does not change, wait two hours and check it again. If the water has remained shut off and the meter changes, it is likely to be a slower-moving water leak. 

The water meter will tell you when water leaks need to be repaired. Homeowners are responsible for repairing water leaks after the meter, even if they are underground leaks.  

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