3 Ways to Detect a Water Leak in Your Home

Water leaks represent one of the most common ways that water is wasted. They continually feed water into drains, the ground, and, if you're unlucky, your Trinity walls.

The problem with water leaks is that they're more common than you might think. They can also be incredibly difficult to find without specialized equipment and the right techniques.

Some leaks can even be so problematic that they may be next to impossible to find on your own. You may spend hundreds of dollars trying to troubleshoot these problems on your own.

Let's explore three ways that a professional can detect if there is a leak in your home.

1. Testing Common Leak Areas

The majority of leaks occur in expected places. Weaker components, properly installed pipes, and older sections of plumbing tend to produce leaks.

Seals, such as o-rings in faucets and shower heads, tend to produce the most problematic leaks. You may not notice that they are leaking because of where they are.

A professional can inspect common areas for leaks to determine if they are leaking. A plumber's expertise allows them to comprehensively check for common locations where leaks may occur.

2. Check for Wall Moisture

When water leaks into walls, it tends to become trapped. Insulation, gypsum boards, and weatherized construction can trap moisture.

When enough moisture becomes trapped, it may be possible to notice deformations in the wall with the naked eye. These situations tend to be few and far between, as minor leaks may produce no noticeable symptoms.

The best way to detect leaks in the wall is through the use of specialized moisture meters. These can detect the moisture content in a substance with relative ease and an incredible precision.

3. Inspecting Water Pressure

By checking the pressure of your water line, a plumber can determine if there is a leak in your home.

The simplest way to start this procedure is by checking your main water supply. Trained technicians can see if the meter moves when everything in your home should be stopped.

A plumber can then move to inspect different sections of your home. This allows a plumber to precisely locate the section of plumbing that may have a leak in it.

Once the leaking portion is located, repairing it is relatively easy. Do-it-yourself means may produce inadequate readings that make it difficult and costly to fix something as problematic as a leak, which is why a Trinity professional tends to be worth contacting.

Call Roman Plumbing at (727) 858-3412 today to get your Trinity, FL system checked out by a professional plumber!