Easy Tips To Find A Water/Plumbing Leak In Your Central Florida Home

You’ve just got your water bill and it was triple what you usually pay. What are you going to do? You can ignore it and hope for the best or investigate and look for a water leak.

It could be in plain sight and an easy fix, this easy fix could save you thousands of dollars in repairs down the road. But since most pipes are hidden, behind walls, under the floor, and concrete slab, they may not be so easy to detect. Here are a few tips to help locate a water leak.

Easy Tips To Find A Water/Plumbing Leak

Check the water meter

Check the water meter by turning off all the water using appliances, make sure the washing machine, dishwasher, and faucets are off. Go outside and look at the water meter, if it changes, there is a good chance you have a water leak. Check back in a couple of hours, just make sure all the water stays off. If the meter changed, you probably have a water leak on your hands.

Inspect your home

Walk around your home looking for any stains on the ceiling, baseboards, or walls. Water tends to take the path of least resistance. A leak in the upstairs bathroom can show up as a patch of discolored drywall downstairs, several feet from the bathroom. Also, walk around outside and look for any unusual puddles or greener than normal patches of grass.

Stop and Listen

With all water using appliances turned off, listen for any strange sounds, such as water running or dripping. Also check for any warm spots on the floor, which may indicate a slab leak. Listen for any clanking or groaning sounds from your pipes, this can happen when abnormal pressurization occurs.

Your Nose Knows

Have you noticed a musty or mildew odor in your home? That’s a good indication there is a water leak.

A Spike in your water bill

A sudden increase in your water bill is a sign there is a water leak somewhere in your home. Don’t ignore this, it will just make the situation worse.

If you suspect a water/plumbing leak in your home and aren’t able to locate it, contact the Leak Doctor. We offer the latest non-invasive technology and affordable pricing.

Who Should You Call For Water/Plumbing Leak Detection?

Locating leaking pipes is one of the most common plumbing issues in the Central Florida area. Finding and fixing a water leak may appear easy, which is why many home and business owner attempt to repair the problem themselves. Unfortunately,...

How Hidden Plumbing Leak Are Located In Central Florida

Detecting a water or plumbing leak is a science and an art. To inspect internal pipes and detect hidden water leaks, technicians and plumbers traditionally used jackhammers to dig up floors and break through drywall. Not only do these methods...

How Much Can A Small Central Florida Water Leak Cost?

A small plumbing leak may not seem like much, especially if it is hidden, between a wall or under a concrete slab. How much harm can it really cause anyway? The fact is, the longer a water leak goes without being repaired, the more...

Corroded Water Leading To Orlando Plumbing Leaks

Do you know what the most common water problem facing Central Florida homeowners? Corrosion! What is corrosion? Corrosion happens when the chemicals and minerals in water slowly dissolve the inside of the pipes. Causing them to...

Do You Have A Water Leak Under Your Concrete Slab?

The Leak Doctor has a team of highly trained technicians who quickly respond to your home or business, find where the water leak started and assess the damage. With over 30 years of experience, we have earned the reputation of Central...

Need A Plumbing Leak Detection Service? Read The Latest Reviews

Reading verified reviews is a great way to get a sense of how a company treats their customers and the value of their services. The Leak Doctor understands how frustrating it is to have any type of water leak. Which is why we strive to make...

How To Find a Water Leak In Your Home

Water pipes in our Orlando homes are often taken for granted, bringing fresh water in and waste water out. It can be difficult to detect a leak in the vast network of pipes. Sometimes water leaks are more obvious, while others may leave you...

Don't Let A Water Leak Ruin Your Day!

Nothing can ruin your day quicker than getting an outrageous water bill. This typically means a hidden plumbing leak. Unfortunately, most water leaks are not very obvious. Most of the plumbing pipes are hidden from plain sight, behind...

Orlando Water Leak Detection; Don't Ignore The Warning Signs

The plumbing systems in Central Florida’s homes and businesses, whether they are between the walls, under a concrete slab, or under the kitchen sink, are all a part of a complex system working together. As pipes age, they break...

The Latest Technology For Plumbing Leak Detection

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We’ve all heard it, but do we actually heed the warning? For instance, water or plumbing leaks, we have the technology to monitor pipes and send an alarm if a leak...

Why Are So Many Orlando Residents Choosing The Leak Doctor

Over time, water pipes corrode, break down, and will eventually leak. Most of us don't really even think about it, but we allow our pipelines to go un-serviced longer than the manufacturers recommend. The Orlando Leak Doctor has the...

Leaky Plumping Pipes Are More Than A Nuissance

Leaky pipes are much more than a nuisance here in Central Florida, they can be dangerous. When it comes to plumbing leaks, they aren’t all the same. Some are easy to see and repair, while others can go weeks and even months without anyone...

How Can You Detect A Hidden Water Leak?

Let’s face it, plumbing leaks in Central Florida end up costing home and business owners money. Losing water means losing money, both in your utility bill and repair costs. While most piping materials are...

Tell Tale Signs Your Orlando Area Home Has A Hidden Water/Plumbing Leak

Water pipes burst and leak for a number of reasons, corrosion, temperature change, rust, age, poor installation and many other reasons. You may not be able to stop a water leak before it happens, but how are you going to find it once it...

Easy Guide To Detecting and Repairing Water & Pluming Leaks

Unfortunately, not all water leaks are where we can see them. Most of our plumbing pipes are hidden behind walls and under a concrete slab. You can search high and low looking for the source of the leak. Breaking into walls and digging up the floor...

How To Find Water Leaks In Your Orlando Area Home

They may seem trivial, but even a small water leak can cause big problems. If a water leak is allowed to go undetected, they can cause significant damage, mold growth, serious foundation issues, and other problems. Pinpointing a water...

Does Your Central Florida Home Have Cast Iron Pipes?

Does Your Home Have Cast Iron Pipes? Don’t worry, an affordable solution is finally here! Instead of digging up all of your pipes, ruining your floors and yard, the latest technology can repair those pipes without any...

Does Your Orlando Area Home Have A Slab Leak?

Have you ever heard the sound of water running when there isn’t anything on, washing machine, shower, or sink? Have you ever felt a warm spot on your floor? Have a higher than usual water bill? Find moisture or mildew on the carpet? Water...

Do You Have One Of These Common Orlando Water Leaks?

Plumbing leaks are very destructive, especially here in Central Florida. They can quickly damage your home, attract insects, and encourage mold to grow. Since most of the water pipes are where you can’t see them, it can be difficult...

Affordable Central Florida Plumbing & Water Leak Detection

Water leaks are stealthy problems, when left unnoticed the results can be disastrous. Structural damage, mold, and electrical risks are just a few of the issues you can encounter when not tending to a water leak in a timely manner. Even if you...

Page: 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 - All

The Leak Doctor can find your leak and fix it fast!
Call us today at (407) 426-9995 or use our quick and easy contact form to schedule your inspection. We service Orlando, The Villages, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Winter Park, and the surrounding Central Florida area.