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Look For Leaks
Fixing leaking fixtures and appliances will save you water and money. After ruling out drips from faucets and shower heads, do a thorough search. Record the usage on your water meter; if it has a leak detector, note whether it is moving. Then, refrain from using any water for about eight hours (overnight or while everyone is gone during the day), and check the meter again. If the reading is moving, you have a leak.
A toilet is the most common source of an unknown leak. To check it, add a few drops of food coloring to the tank. The food coloring will be evident in the toilet bowl after 30 minutes if there’s a leak. Replacing the flapper will usually fix the problem.
Other possibilities. Check the pipes under each sink, your washing machine hose, and the floor around the hot water heater; disconnect hoses from outside faucets. If you’re unable to identify the leak’s source, call us. We are the premier St. Louis plumber!