seo — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:03:43 +0000

May is a time to remember the importance of water maintenance in your home and business. Detecting water leaks early can prevent a heavy strain on your wallet and possibly save the health of your family. Bear in mind, leaks within walls can weaken the structure and mold can build up in wet or moist places, which can cause allergic reactions and be a health hazard. Before this happens to you, take these simple steps to keep your family safe and your home intact.

Monitor faucets and the plumbing under cabinets for any leaks or moisture. Even a small leak will add to the water bill.

Washing machines and hot water heaters need regular check-ups because they tend to leak from the hoses.

Bathrooms are notorious for leaks. Leaks in the shower can result in cracks in the tile and grout. This usually leads to hidden mold behind the walls which can be toxic.

Leaks under the foundation of a home or business can go undetected for years and cause serious damage.

Locating leaks can be difficult. One way is to turn off anything that uses water in the house, faucets, dishwasher, shower and washing machine. Locate your water meter box, lift the lid and look for the leak indicator, a red or black triangle disc, if it’s spinning it indicates a leak. If you do not have a leak indicator notice where the hand is and after 10 minutes if it has moved it usually means you have a leak.

Check for water leaks regularly and if you suspect a leak in your home or business the Leak Doctor is here to help. We apply the latest technology to leak detection and monitoring. Contact us to conserve our very valuable water resources, save money and for the health of your family.

seo — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:17:03 +0000

Even a small leak in a sprinkler system can threaten your wallet, our water supply, and cause significant damage to your home.

How Do I Know If My Irrigation System Is Leaking?

*Check your water bill for an increase.

*Install an irrigation meter to measure the usage.

*Walk your property prior to watering and check for wet and thick growth areas.

*Contact a trained professional who has the right type of equipment to locate underground leaks.

Why Do Leaks Occur?

The heat and sun in Central Florida is the main reason. Small animals, such as squirrels, looking for water chew threw the lines, damaged sprinkler heads, and eroding pipes, all of which can go undetected since they are underneath the ground.

Why Should I Fix The Leak?

Just a small leak can double your water bill, waste thousands of gallons of water, and create sinkholes and cavities, which can crack your homes foundation or damage utility lines.

According to the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department, a leak close to a sprinkler head loses about 225 gallons in a 15 minute water cycle, which can add up to 3,000 gallons of water a month, almost doubling your water bill. If a sprinkler line has a leak the width of a dime it can lose over 6,300 of water a month. If the irrigation system is for a residential area or business the magnitude of the damage and water waste is multiplied.

Good Investment

Routinely check for irrigation leaks in your lawn sprinkler system as well as around your house and contact the Leak Doctor. Our services are accurate and non-invasive, saving you money you may have otherwise spent digging up and repairing your property looking for the leak. We also implement state of the art technology in remote sensing and signal processing, enabling us to address our customers need for reliable leak detection and ongoing monitoring that is cost effective.