Find Water Leaks

How you read the meter depends on the type of meter you have.

Find water leaks. Splash water all around a shower door. Remember that all piping after the meter is a homeowner s responsibility. Then put your thumb knuckle on top of the screw driver and place that knuckle to your head just in front of your ear. You re checking to see if water is still running through the meter.

Mold or mildew damaged paint or wallpaper damaged walls or flooring stains on ceilings or a persistent musty or earthy smell. Smart home water guide. We show simple ways to find and stop common water leaks before they cause rot and other expensive damage. If it is the leak is in your service line.

The leak could be anywhere after the meter or even underground. Leaks from pipes plumbing fixtures and fittings are a significant source of water waste for many households. If you do not find any obvious leaks from your water using appliances you most likely have a hidden plumbing leak. If you find one mark the area with masking tape.

If the spot stays hot for over 24 hours it might be over a broken hot water pipe. You ll find most of them around bathtubs and showers drains sinks and toilets. If a family of four is using more than. Read the meter for a leak.

It has worked everytime. If you own a cat check any areas where it likes to sleep. If no water is going through the meter the leak is somewhere else. The 2016 residential end uses of water study found that the average household loses about 17 gallons of water per day to indoor leaks.

Signs of hidden leaks in your plumbing system include. Cats look for warm spots to curl up on and their favorite spot may be directly over a hot water leak. Look at your usage. If there is a leak you should hear hissing.

While some leaks are totally silent for instance if water is traveling along a wall stud other leaks can sometimes be heard giving you a clue as to the leak s location. Environmental protection agency recommends checking your winter water usage to find out if a leak is occurring somewhere in your home. Some leaks are obvious such as dripping faucets and leaking water heaters.