August 6, 2021 0 Comments
Did you know that you have a powerful tool in your mailbox for finding out if you have plumbing issues? Your water bill can tell you a lot more than how much you need to spend each month on this utility. In fact, if you use it correctly, you can find out about hidden leaks before they cause severe home damage.

What You Can Learn from a Water Bill

Water leaks are a serious cause of waste, both of drinking water and money. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, 10% of homes across the country have water leaks that cause a loss of 90 gallons of water daily, or more. The average home can leak up to 10,000 gallons of water annually. Unfortunately, leaks are not always visible. Most of the plumbing in your home is hidden inside walls or under the floors. Therefore, you have to get creative to find leaks in your home. One way to do this is with your water bill. Look over your bill for sudden spikes in monthly usage. Such a sharp rise could indicate a new leak. Another way to use your water bill is to look at the total use. If you have a family of four and the water bill indicates more than 12,000 gallons of water use a month, you likely have at least one serious leak in your home.

How to Find Leaks with Your Water Meter

If you suspect a leak, another way to verify the problem is with your water meter. First, shut off all faucets and water-using appliances. Also, cut off water flow to your water heater at the incoming valve. Then go to the water meter. If it still shows water flow after you’ve shut off the supply, you have a leak somewhere, and you need to contact a plumber.

What to Do If You Think You Have a Water Leak

Fixing water leaks is not something for the average homeowner to do. First, the leaks are difficult to find. Plus, they present problems getting to. Therefore, the best solution is to contact a plumber. Depending on the source of the leak, you may require services such as slab leak detection and repair or repiping. The plumber will provide a complete assessment of the issue and let you know what needs to be done to repair the leaks in your home.

Contact Best Service Plumber for Plumbing Repairs of Water Leaks and More 

If your water bill leads you to suspect leaks in your home, contact us at Best Service Plumber for professional plumbing help in Southern California. We also have a phone line available 24 hours a day for both regular service and emergency calls 951-338-8403. Let us help you to save money on your utilities and prevent water damage by repairing water leaks in your home.   Sources https://bestserviceplumber.com/ https://bestserviceplumber.com/contact/ https://bestserviceplumber.com/slab-leak-detection-and-repair/ https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week    

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