The mysterious leak: detect it and fix it!
Florida is a hot and humid state. Finding water condensation here and there is the most normal thing that can happen around a Floridian home. However, sometimes, noticing water or some other signs (that we will discuss later on in this article) can indicate a leaky problem. That is when you know that it is time to either detect and fix the leak yourself or call in a professional and trusted home repairing service in Miami or anywhere else in Florida.
How do I know that my house has a plumbing problem?
The first step to fixing a leak is actually detecting it. No one has yet fixed a problem before knowing that it was there, yet, many have unknowingly magnified their problems. Our tip to you here is the age old adage: be proactive!
If you suspect a leak, it is imperative that you go check on the water meter. The water meter will usually give a good indication of whether there is a leak problem or not. The condition here, though, is that before you check on it, you need to make sure that water is not being used anywhere in the house, neither inside nor outside.
There are two ways to go about checking a leak on the meter:
- Take a water reading on the meter and checkupa few hours later (anything more than 1 hour is ample time usually). Assuming that no water has been used around the house, the water reading should stay constant. If not, you know that you need a leak doctor a.k.a . a good repairing service in Florida.
- Some meters come with a leak dial. A small triangle or a silver rotating wheel. If either of these dials are rotating, there is a certain leak in your house that you need to get fixed or fix yourself, immediately!
Some other indications of a leak are as follows:
- Unusually excessive water bill
- Growth of mold or mildew (both inside or outside) or some part of the yard seems greener than others
- Water flow or pressure low
- Rusty water
- Pavement cracks
- Discoloration stains (specially around ceiling, floor, woodwork)
It is important to imprint on you, again, that ignoring these signs, and therefore, a leak, can cause great damage to your interior and exterior both. Even while knowing the signs, many people are unable to find the root cause and end up digging around their house, eventually paying more than they would, a repair professional in Florida.
I think there is a leak, what should I do?
It is best to avoid DIY techniques and get a trusted plumber repairing service that can stay on call 24/7. You don’t know if the leak is just around the corner or beneath deep layers of building material. Leave that to a professional.
A trained eye will be quick in getting to the root cause of your leak and fix all leaks around the house, even where you had no idea that they existed. This is possible due to the advanced technologies that they have onboard such as thermal imaging that can scan your entire house and give an area to work on in a much shorter amount of time than you would have taken. Whether it’s a leaky faucet or the leaks have caused an electric problem, our repair service can give you an accurate assessment and fix for every repair that you need to be done in your house, whether you know about it or not! Our team of expert plumbers loves fixing these leaks, so relax while we have got you covered!