Water Leak Tips

4/29/2021 (Permalink)

Water leaks are subtle and may go unnoticed until they lead to a larger water damage or water bill!  These tips provided by the Water Damage Defense website will help you to get a handle on your water leaks before they turn into a big mess. Water trapped behind walls or paneling make it an ideal place for mold growth.

1. Water Bill Checks

Make sure to monitor your water bills. If you notice the bill has a sudden increase, there is a good chance there may be slow leak and to ask your local water company to take a look.

2. Check Your Meter

Test out your home water usage and meter accuracy. Check your meter and try not using the water in your home for two hours. After the two hours see if the meter has changed this is another indicator of a leak.

3. Food Dye Trick

To check your toilet for leaks, put a drop of food dye in the tank.  If you see that the colored water is in the toilet bowl in under 15 minutes, you probably have a leak.  (Make sure you flush your toilet a few times after doing this, as to not stain your toilet)

4. Fix Leaks and Drips Quickly

As soon as you see a leak or drip, make sure you fix it as soon as possible.  These are usually cheap fixes if you catch them at the beginning. Always dry as much as possible to mitigate further damages.

5. Use Water Leak Alarms

Use water leak alarms as well as automatic water shutoff systems to make sure you catch leaks quickly.

Following these tips and tricks can help you catch sneaky leaks before they become a bigger issue.   Water leak alarms average in price as low as 9.00 – and as high as 200.00.