Wasted Water: Hidden Water Leaks
Leaks behind walls and under floors can be among the most damaging plumbing emergencies in Albuquerque homes. These hidden leaks may go unnoticed for months or even years. Because they are out of sight, major damage can occur before you realize there is a problem.
Signs You Could Have a Hidden Water Leak
- Increased water bills. You pay higher-than-normal water bills without an apparent reason why.
- You smell mildew or mold.
- Unusually warm spots on floors. A leak beneath a concrete slab can heat the floor above it.
- The carpet or tile feels damp for no apparent reason.
- Low water pressure. Leaks in your pipes reduce the water pressure at your faucets.
Where Hidden Water Leaks Occur
- Slab leaks occur beneath concrete slabs.
- Leaks may also develop inside walls.
- Leaks can develop underground along supply lines as well.
- Corroded pipe fittings may also cause leaks.
Detecting Hidden Leaks Yourself Doesn’t Always Work
Locating a hidden leak can be tricky. Since they can’t always be detected by a visual inspection, you will need more than a flashlight. Unless you have specialized plumbing equipment, most of the leak is hidden from view. Attempting to locate the leak yourself will only waste your time and possibly destroy your walls and floors.
Day & Night Plumbing Can Locate Hidden Leaks
At Day & Night Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we have the knowledge and experience to locate hidden leaks without damaging your property. Using specialized listening devices, infrared leak-detection cameras, and pressure tests, we will find your leak and provide you with options to fix it.
Preventing Hidden Water Leaks
- Have your plumbing inspected periodically.
- Check your water pressure regularly.
- Replace aging plumbing.
Call Day & Night Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Day & Night Plumbing, Heating & Cooling provides leak detection services to homeowners all over Albuquerque. Call us today at 505-974-5797, and we will provide prompt, dependable leak detection services.
