{"id":3046,"date":"2020-11-30T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=3046"},"modified":"2020-11-25T15:51:10","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T20:51:10","slug":"how-know-have-hidden-leaks-when-hidden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-know-have-hidden-leaks-when-hidden\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know I Have Hidden Leaks When They\u2019re Hidden?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This is a good question, and it\u2019s one people often ask when confronted with the idea of \u201chidden leaks.\u201d The truth is that most leaks in a home\u2019s plumbing are not in easy sight, since much of the plumbing is disguised in the walls or in the ceilings. Only a few pipes are easy to see, such as the drainpipe directly underneath a sink (and even then leaks can go unnoticed if there\u2019s too much stored there). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding and repairing hidden leaks is a job for professional plumbing in Laguna Niguel, CA<\/a>. Our technicians can locate hidden leaks, even those buried down in a concrete foundation, using the best available technology. But in this post, we\u2019re going to help you<\/em> notice when you have hidden leaks. They do leave a number of indicators they\u2019re around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Spots of discoloration on the walls or ceiling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even the smallest leak is destructive of building material, and drywall in particular. As water seeps from a pipe and begins to collect on drywall, it starts to eat through it. The place you\u2019ll most often see this is in the ceiling beneath a bathroom, a part of the house with a large amount of plumbing. Reddish-brown spots of discoloration usually mean there\u2019s a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warping in the walls or floors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is related to the above, and it\u2019s something you\u2019re most likely to encounter in the floorboards. If your wooden floorboards are warping or there are other bulges in the floor, get experts to look into it right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound of running water when there\u2019s no water on<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cphantom water\u201d phenomenon can point to leaks, often ones occurring in the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unusual behavior from the water heater<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why would the water heater indicate you have leaks? Because more leaks occur in the hot water lines than the cold water lines. Water leaving the hot water lines can cause the water heater to turn on at times when it otherwise wouldn\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extremely high water usage on your bills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High bills alone don\u2019t necessarily mean you have hidden leaks, since the increase may be due to a rise in water costs from the utility company. What you need to pay attention to is the gallons of water used per month and compare it to other months. California weather means water usage is usually steady through the year, so a larger increase in usage will stand out. If you can\u2019t account for this increase, please call us for leak detection services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water meter tells you there are leaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a test you can perform that will make it clear your house is losing water somewhere. If you begin to suspect hidden leaks based on other signs, then go locate your water meter. It\u2019s usually found at the front of the house near where your property meets the sidewalk under a plastic cover. Check the reading on the meter, then don\u2019t use any water in the house for an hour. Recheck the meter. If it\u2019s risen \u2026 you have a leak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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