Noticing your water bill inexplicably climbing? Conserve your water and switch to energy-efficient equipment and still see a steep cost? It’s possible you may need leak detection services. But what will leak detection and repair projects entail? In this article, we will explain all of the signs and possible causes of a plumbing leak, the places plumbing leaks can occur, and what hiring leak detection services from professional plumbers can provide you to make sure the leak is found, remedied, and prevented from happening in the future.
Aside from the increase in your water bill, there are a few other warning signs that you could have a leak in your plumbing.
Anywhere there is a water line in your home is susceptible to leaks. This means it will be most commonly in the kitchen or bathroom areas, coming from the water lines and sewer pipes that provide or flush away water from fixtures such as faucets, dishwashers, toilets, laundry machines, etc.
The events that could lead to a leak in your plumbing can include any of the following:
What can you expect when you pay for leak detection services? There are two popular methods that technicians use in order to locate the source of a leak in your plumbing systems.
Acoustic sound leak detection is a process that utilizes sensors that are able to detect leaks audibly. This specialized equipment is able to pick up the sound of water escaping from the pressurized pipes, a sound that human ears are not able to detect. This can work even if the leak is at an early stage and has not grown into a massive problem that can cause severe damage to your home, making it incredibly useful if you suspect a leak but are not yet certain.
Plumbers can also install a water shut-off valve for leak detection, which will be able to monitor the water flow in your plumbing and also sense if there is moisture gathering on the floor. If this valve senses irregular movement of water in the pipes, or if it senses water collecting on the floor, it will turn off the water supply completely to your house to alert you and prevent the leak from worsening.
Of course, after the leak has been identified, repairs will need to be performed. This will most likely be replacing or relining a broken or cracked pipe or providing repair for a faulty plumbing fixture, such as a leaking toilet or faucet.
You will want to make sure that another leak does not happen, and there are thankfully a couple of options for leak detection devices. There are multiple water shut-off valve systems that can be installed that can turn off the water to your system if they detect a leak and even be connected to a smart device so they can alert you on your phone if a leak has been detected in your home.
Another option is leak detection pucks. These smaller sensors can be placed near any area that may be prone to water leaks, and they will alert you via a smartphone device when water comes into contact with them, indicating a leak. Apart from these we have mentioned a few tips to prevent water/plumbing leakages, which you can read in our blog.
John Owens Services is a trusted, insured, and professional leak detection company with knowledgeable and courteous plumbers who will be able to use all of the best knowledge, tools, and skills in order to assess any possible leak in your plumbing before providing a timely repair job. You can schedule our cost-effective leak detection and repair services online or by phone. You can count on our experts to not stop until they have discovered the source of every hidden leak and repaired the problem with reasonable pricing, efficiency, and professionalism.
Our philosophy is simple, we always want to maintain equipment to give it the longest life possible. Next, we want to focus on repairing when something goes wrong. Then only as the last choice, we replace equipment when needed. That’s the John Owens Way.
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