How to Find Hidden Water Leaks in Uptown Homes and Businesses

If you think you may have a hidden leak, don’t panic! Use these techniques to find the leak so you can get help right away:

Use Your Senses

If you have a major leak, you’ll be able to hear it or see the effects of that leak. So, if you don’t hear a hissing or rushing sound or see water coming out anywhere, that’s a good sign because it means that the leak isn’t a major one. However, even minor leaks can cause major damage! Don’t stop looking if you think you may have a leak somewhere in your home or business, just change your strategy.

Run a Water Meter or Water Pressure Test

One way to confirm you have a leak is to run a water meter test. Turn off all water sources (faucets, appliances, etc.) and take note of the reading on your water meter. Wait several hours and then take another reading of your water meter. If the number has changed, you’ll know you have a leak somewhere.

Similarly, you can do a water pressure test. Buy a cheap pressure gauge at the hardware store and attach it to an outdoor faucet or hose bib. Turn off all water and then watch the gauge for drops in water pressure over time. A steady drop will indicate that you have a leak because water is escaping the system somewhere.

Remember, realizing you have a leak is one thing, fixing it is another. If you find a leak, call a local Uptown plumber to come fix it.

Use a Moisture Meter

Most homeowners or business owners won’t have access to a moisture meter, let alone a thermal imaging camera, due to the high cost. However, you have some way to borrow one of these specialty devices, use it to detect areas with elevated moisture or temperature differences that would indicate a leak in a hidden area like behind walls, under flooring, or in ceilings. Use this information when calling a local plumber to help them locate the problem fast, so they can get started fixing it right away.

Install Leak Detectors

Leak sensors near water heaters, under sinks, and along pipes can alert you the moment a problem occurs. If your house or business is prone to plumbing problems, or contains things that would be costly to replace, consider installing these to help you find a leak right away. If you’re notified that a leak has occurred, turn off your water and call a plumber in Uptown right away to get it fixed.

When you need Uptown leak repair, we can help! Call us at 1 (800) 674-9130 and find out why more Uptown home and business owners choose us for their residential and commercial plumbing needs.