The constant noise of running water can certainly drive one up the wall. More than a minor irritation, this running sound along with unusually high water costs and a rotating leak detector point to a leaking origin in or around your residence. Inspect you residence for running water problems to conserve on much needed water. Fixing running plumbing will also help you cut down monthly utility costs significantly.
Tracing the sound to its source may bring you face to face with the leak. However not all leaks are easily traceable just by tracing the sound of running water. In many circumstances you will have to call a plumbing service professional for leak detection and repair.
Following the sound of running water to a plumbing fixture, it will probably be the toilet. Runny toilets seep out gallons of water and increase monthly charges by approximately five hundred dollars. Whereas any type of repair ought to be left to licensed plumbers, do it yourselfers can employ the following directions to mend insignificant lavatory leaks.
To Fix a Running Toilet:
Lift top of the tank. If after flushing the toilet the tank is not filling with water, probably the flapper is jammed in position. Readjust the flapper. If the toilet continues to flush and water is running over the overflow tube - raise the float with your hand. Position the float so the tank stops filling as water levels reach just below the top of the overflow tube. Use the dye test to inspect for toilet leaks. Insert several drops of food dye to the tank. If you notice color appearing in the bowl after 30 minutes without flushing, the toilet tank is leaking. This type of toilet leak is most commonly caused by an old flapper. Replace the worn flapper to stop the leak.
Concrete Slab Leaks
The constant sound of running water can also indicate slab leaks - concealed leaks in underground sewer or water lines. Rusty pipes, electrolysis, high water pressure, inferior products or poor pipe installation might all induce concrete slab leaks in homes.
Signs of Slab Leaks:
The following signs point to a slab leak in or around your home:
High water costs
Running water
Damp patches
Unpredicted fluctuations in water pressure
Unpredicted changes in water temperature
Dripping faucets, leaky shower heads, running toilets, burst pipes, slab leaks and many other plumbing problems waste money. Such troubles may first become apparent with the running noise, should you hear this, know better than to ignore.
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