Your annual holiday house check should include key components of your plumbing system. Leaks and other plumbing issues can have a profound impact on the safety, comfort and convenience of your residence. Get ready for guests with leak detection services and avoid emergency surprises that interrupt your festivities.
Preventing Water Damage
If you’re going to be leaving your home to travel during the holiday season, scheduling leak detection services is imperative. A small leak can quickly lead to wood rot and structural issues that you don’t notice until your return. Avoid damage to flooring, ceilings, walls, and furniture with preventive inspections and maintenance.
Considering an Increase in Usage
More people coming into your home during the holidays can put additional strain on your plumbing system. Running your dishwasher more often, guests showering during their stay, and frequent toilet flushing can expose weak spots. Catching these issues early avoids an interruption in the use of your plumbing system and prevents damage.
Reducing Utility Bills
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a small household leak can waste approximately 10,000 gallons of water per year. This drives up your utility bills substantially. Add that water waste to the increase in water you’re using during the holidays, and you have a large expense on your hands.
Know Where to Look
It’s beneficial to have a plumbing professional perform a routine inspection annually. Ideally, this should occur before the start of the holiday season. It’s also important that you know the areas of your plumbing system that are prone to leaks. If you notice an issue in between your scheduled professional services, you can call to schedule a repair.
Inspect under your sinks and near appliances. This includes your washing machine, hot water heater and water filtration equipment. Look for any water pooling or condensation forming. You may also see corrosion or rust on the exterior of equipment if water leaks are an ongoing problem.
You can use a simple dye test in your toilets to spot a leak between the tank and bowl. Also, listen to see if there’s dripping or running water in between flushes. A simple valve adjustment or replacing an O-ring may be all that’s necessary.
When all the water-using appliances in your home are off, check to see if your water meter is moving. If it is, there’s water leaking from somewhere in your residence. Professional assistance can detect where the leak is coming from.
Leak detection doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Contact our knowledgeable team at Thompson and Thompson in Savannah, GA for professional leak detection support this holiday season and beyond.
