Posted on: 2014-10-17 11:16:56<< Older post Newer post >>A water leak can be very damaging to your water usage bill because even small leaks can have a massive impact. There are a few simple techniques that can allow you to find a water leak before you call
Plumbers Waterloo to come and fix it. Firstly, make sure you check the pressure relief valve on your hot water cylinder because sometimes these valves are plumbed into a drain which can result in a leak without you being aware. There may be a leak in your hot water cylinder if you can’t remove the drain pipe to check for a hissing sound. Furthermore, you can check to see if you have any toilet leaks by removing the top off the toilet and listening closely. If you hear a hissing sound, try and identify the location of the sound because this could be a potential leak. If you can’t notice anything, a simple trick to identify whether you have a toilet leak is to add food colouring in the toilet cistern and wait a few minutes. After a few minutes, if you notice colouring in the toilet bowl this means you have a leak in at the bottom of the toilet cistern. It is then your responsibility to check the other toilets in your property before calling
Plumbers Waterloo who will resolve the leak. Lastly, check the meter line. Shut the shut-off valve temporarily and check the meter by watching the dial. If you notice the dial is increasing even when your water is shut off, this conveys you have a leak between the house and the meter unless you have a leaking valve. It is then worth looking around your property to look for signs of leaks like muddy areas or greener grass. If you can identify a leak by yourself this will save you money but be sure to contact Plumbers Waterloo once you need a leak resolved because they will quickly fix it. Plumbers Waterloo undertakes a number of services which include plumbing, heating, drainage, appliance repair and installations. We have a fast response team to guarantee you are not left waiting with a leak that costs you more money.
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