How to Check for Leakage in Your Home - Our Guide
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William Creamer • May 30, 2019
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Leaking Septic System & Sewer Lines
When there’s a problem with your septic tank or the sewer line, the first thing you will notice is the smell. Additionally, the plants in your garden may become greener and lusher than normal due to the leak.
If you suspect there’s a water leak in your home, here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can check:
Step 1 : Locate your home’s shut-off valve.
Step 2 : Turn it off to cut off the water supply into your home.
Step 3 : Check for the water meter. If it’s a digital meter and the number on the display is a zero, that means there’s a leak. But if it’s an analog meter, if the red bar or the triangle that points to the rotating number is moving, that’s a sign that there’s a leak.
Before you open up the meter’s lid, be sure to knock on it several times, as bugs may be hiding under it. This will give the bugs some time to escape before you open up the lid, which can help you avoid being bitten or stung.
Leaking Sprinklers
It’s quite easy to detect a leak in the irrigation system, as your yard may be more damp than usual, even when the sprinklers aren’t turned on. You may spot a puddle around each sprinkler head or the valve. If you’re notice something like this, it’s best that you call a plumbing service right away.
To test whether the leak is coming from your irrigation system, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn on your home’s water shut-off valve.
Step 2: Turn off all the other water taps and valves in your home (shower, sink, flush, etc.)
Step 3: Check the water meter using the same guidelines as before. If there’s a sign that points to a leak, then the problem will most likely be in the irrigation system.
Another thing you can do is manually open one sprinkler head at a time while shutting off all the other ones. If you see that there’s a puddle under one specific sprinkler head, it tells you that’s where the leak is.
You can check for any sign of valve breakage or broken seal in that leaking sprinkler and repair it yourself, but that’s usually not where the issue lies. It’s always better to work with a professional plumber who can pinpoint what the underlying causes are and to ensure that the repairs are done professionally.
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