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How to test for a leak in your home’s pressure plumbing:
Maybe your water bill has increased or you think you hear water running when it shouldn’t be. Do you have a leak? This is a fantastic test to determine whether your pressure plumbing is leaking.
- Find your water meter. It is almost always located on your property in a concrete vault at your property line next to the street, although in rare cases it can be elsewhere (like in your back yard, or next to your town-home unit)
- Communicate with everyone in your household: Do not to use any water for the duration of this test (half an hour).
- Make note of the water meter’s numerical reading.
- After half an hour, look at the meter again. Has the number changed? If not, your pressure plumbing does not leak! If so, continue.
- If the number has changed, close the valves beneath all your house’s toilets. Sometimes toilets can run when not in use, causing unexpected water use.
- Reperform this test (steps 2 through4). Has the number changed? If not, your toilets are cycling when not in use. This is a simple fix that can be performed by any plumber or handyman. If the number has again changed, you most likely have a leak. Give us a call, and we’ll find it for you!
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What the South Bay has to say
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Promptly replied back to my request for leak checking my pool. Clear and open communication with tech who did our inspection (Brent). Did a though check, found the leak and repaired it. Would recommend!
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Corey was very professional and knowledgeable, on time, excellent communication.
He took his time to research where the water leak originated. We are very pleased with the service that we received. Outstanding service. -
Cory was pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. He helped determine whether there were any leaks in or around my house. He also educated me on more ways to save water.
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Jai showed up exactly at the scheduled time, detected the leak, got the parts and repaired the problem in record time! Great job Jai! You da man!
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Cory was really knowledgeable and professional. I am glad we called Elite. He came out and gave us a variety of options and made us feel like we were in good hands.
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Brent was very communicative and quick to respond with an appointment and a quote, and Jai did an excellent job fixing our leak. Knowledgeable and reliable!
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Cory was prompt, professional and courteous. He talked me through his plan, found the leak quickly, provided me a repair recommendation, fixed the leak and then provided further advice on prevention
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Punctual, professional and quickly found the leak. Very satisfied with the service. Leak fixed and a water conditioner installed to hopefully prevent future leaks. Thanks Cory.