To help a Ruston homeowner save money on their water bills, it's important to know how to detect water leaks in a home as soon as they begin. Whether it's a leak in the kitchen or bathroom or perhaps a leak in the main water line, knowing how to determine if a leak exists can save gallon after gallon of water from being wasted.
On average, a faucet that appears to have only a minor drip can eventually waste more than 1,000 gallons of water during a year if no repairs are made. Rather than let this happen, contacting a plumber for an evaluation and repairs can in the long run be quite beneficial financially.
Water Meters
If a person wants to determine if a leak exists, the home's water meter is an excellent way to find out. By looking at the meter and noting the current numbers, it can be determined if a leak is present. If after seeing the beginning number go up 15-30 minutes later despite being turned off during that time, then a leak is definitely the problem.
If the increase is small, the leak may be as simple as a dripping faucet or toilet that won't stop running. However, if the increase is large after only a limited period of time, the problem could be in the home's cooling system or main water line.
Cooling Systems
A home that has a modern cooling system can also be the source of a water leak. If water is continually found near a furnace or around ductwork in the basement, the problem could be a broken refill valve that is letting water find its way out of the cooling system and on to the floors or walls.
If a leak in the cooling system is the problem, a plumber will need to examine the system to determine if it can be repaired or needs to be replaced.
Dripping Faucets
Whether in a kitchen, bathroom, basement, or garage, a dripping faucet is one of the quickest ways to drive up the water bill. Because a dripping faucet can waste in excess of 1,000 gallons of water each year it's left to drip, getting it repaired should be a top priority.
Most faucets that drip non-stop can be fixed by having a Ruston plumber install a new fixture, which can be an inexpensive repair when compared to other plumbing issues.
Call Mark Johnson Plumbing at (318) 257-6167 today to get your Ruston, LA system checked out by a professional plumber.
