Summer is a time for sunshine and fun, but it can also spell unexpected expenses, including a higher water bill. And while you might pin it on the additional showers or keeping the lawn irrigated, leaks somewhere unexpected could be the real offenders.
The Hidden Sprinkler Problems
As soon as summer comes, homeowners are concerned with watering their lawns and gardens regularly with the use of a sprinkler system. But as you stand there watching those streams of water arc across your yard, you may have hidden issues with the sprinkler system itself. For example, a cracked sprinkler head that is only dripping a little when the system runs can go unnoticed because the water is being distributed all over the yard. Pipes connecting your sprinkler heads in the ground can also develop leaks that are impossible to see immediately, and they can let a lot of water escape directly into the soil as opposed to at surface level.
AC Condensate Drain Line
Your air conditioner works diligently through those summer months to keep your house cool and comfortable, but as it works, it produces condensation. This water from the air must have a way to drain properly, which is usually a condensate drain line. However, sometimes the drain line can become clogged with dust, mold, or other debris, especially during heavy use of the AC in summer. An accumulated block causes the drain line to become clogged, and as a result, water will back up, possibly creating in-home leaks.
Outdoor Faucets and Hoses
Summer is also prime time for being outdoors. That might occasionally mean watering the plants, washing the car, or filling the pool with a garden hose. Outdoor faucets and hose connections are especially susceptible to leaks that are created over time because they’re subjected to weather elements. Perhaps a few small drips from a loose hose connection doesn’t seem significant, but over the course of a summer, those drips can translate to quite a bit of wasted water.
Pool and Hot Tub Plumbing
For homeowners with a pool or hot tub, these sources of water are easily forgotten about and can be the cause of the problem, especially during heavy-use periods like the summer. Pools and hot tubs have plumbing connections for pumps, filters, and jets, and those fittings can loosen over time or develop tiny cracks that lead to slow leaks.
If you want to make sure you find and fix all leaks to save your home and your wallet, you must schedule professional leak detection. Reach out to the team at TNT in Savannah, GA for leak detection, and we will help you find and fix all leaks quickly and painlessly.
