| In an age that water is depleting from the world in an | | | | -Mildew |
| alarming rate, we have no choice but become water | | | | -Damp or discolored walls |
| conscious consumers. Walking around your New York | | | | -Sound of running water |
| apartment do you hear running water or dripping | | | | -Fractured or moist concrete, foundation, or slab |
| faucets? If so, then you probably have a leak in the | | | | Bathroom and Kitchen Sinks: |
| kitchen or bathroom. As a water conscious consumer, | | | | Sinks are common sources of leaks. Look under sink |
| the first step to take is repairing the leaky source, or at | | | | for excessive dampness or water puddles. |
| least calling in your local New York plumber to stop | | | | Toilets: |
| fast water escape. | | | | Toilet leaks are hard to detect because they are |
| Split pipes, running toilets, dripping faucets and shower | | | | usually soundless. Undetected toilet leaks waste 90,000 |
| heads are all common plumbing problems that leak out | | | | gallons of water per month, and add about $500 to |
| water. Plumbing leaks waste gallons of water, increase | | | | water bills. A simple test can help confirm if your toilet |
| water bills and cause damages to belongings and | | | | is leaking. Place drops of color dye in the tank. If after |
| foundations of buildings. Early leak detection will enable | | | | an hour color appears in the bowl, then your toilet's |
| you to apply the right repair and stop water flow in | | | | tank is leaking. |
| time. | | | | Faucets: |
| Leaks send us clear warning flags. All we have to do | | | | Dripping faucets are responsible for wasting 180 |
| is pay attention to the signs and symptoms that | | | | gallons of water per month and 2,160 gallons per year. |
| plumbing leaks present us. For this reason your NY | | | | Common in many homes and offices, leaky faucets |
| plumber will probably recommend conducting a leak | | | | are easy to repair and usually require the replacement |
| detection examination of your home every three | | | | of worn out valves or damaged washers with new |
| months. Learn below what to look out for when | | | | parts. Dripping faucet lend themselves to do it yourself |
| embarking on your leak detection assessments: | | | | repair, yet if you feel uncomfortable with the task |
| -High water bills | | | | ahead just summon your local NYC plumber to solve |
| -Running toilets and dripping faucets and shower | | | | the problem quickly and effectively. |
| heads | | | | Early leak detection will save you considerable money |
| -Musty odors | | | | that will otherwise be spent on costly water related |
| -Moisture under carpets | | | | damages. Become a water conscious consumer and |
| -Changing water meter readings | | | | repair fast leaks and floods to help both the |
| -Frequent sewer backups | | | | environment and your wallet. |