Homeowners in the Central Florida area tend to underestimate how much a small household water leak can take such a big chunk out of their wallet. As long as everything seems to be working, the faucets turn on, the shower and bathtub work fine, the toilets flush without a problem, and water is going down the drain, then there isn’t anything to worry about, Wrong!
In fact, it couldn't be further from the truth. Taking the time to repair undetected water leaks can end up saving a home or business owner time and money!
Dripping Faucet
Though a slow leaky faucet may not seem like much, this small trickle can waste over 3,000 gallons of water a year, adding to your water bill every month and causing damage to your home.
It's important to mindful, is there any unexplained water or moisture under the sink? Mold in the drywall? Or a musty odor? This can all indicate a water leak behind the scene. It may be between walls, in the ceiling or even in the concrete slab.
“An increased monthly water bill, banging pipes, rust stains, moisture in the walls or on the floor, and signs of wet soil erosion near the foundation are all potential indicators of a plumbing problem,” according to Disaster Safety
High Water Pressure
You may love the high water pressure in your shower, but over time it can end up costing your big bucks. Unfortunately, it is very hard on your water pipes. It shortens their lifespan and cause pinhole leaks. Wasting money and our natural resource
“It only takes a small amount of water soaking into floors, walls or cabinets from a faulty pipe, or bubbling up from a backed-up sewer drain to cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home or business,” according to Disaster Safety.
Water leaks can start as just a trickle, but progress quickly, the easiest and most cost-effective way of solving the problem is to call a professional Leak Detector. The Leak Doctor is here to help you with all your water leak issues.
The Leak Doctor offers advanced technology, including frequency sensitive computers, specialized listening equipment, ground probes and other state-of-the-art electronic devices to find water leaks. We have cost-effective ways to find the source of your leak and quickly fix it.
