If you\u2019ve noticed a major spike in your home\u2019s water bill compared to where it was in recent months or a year ago at this time, one of the first culprits to consider is a potential leak somewhere in the home. Even a single plumbing leak might be wasting more water than you would have expected, possibly even enough to significantly raise your bill \u2013 and also create other issues that you might not be noticing.<\/p>\n
At Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, our plumbing services<\/a> include a wide array of techniques for identifying and repairing water leaks anywhere in your system. In this two-part blog, we\u2019ll first dig into the numbers behind what leaks can do to your water bill, then go over some basic DIY steps you can take to determine if you have a leak in your home. Finally, we\u2019ll look at some of the common leak sources you could be dealing with and what can be done about each of them.<\/p>\n Each person in the US uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water on a given day, per the US Geological Survey<\/a>. But as data from American Water Works Company<\/a> showcases, this amount can rise sharply when leaks are present in the home. The average homeowner can save around 10 percent on their water bill simply by locating and fixing leaks in their system, a potentially massive savings that adds up over the course of the year.<\/p>\n So how do you detect a leak in your system<\/a> and locate it? Here are some steps to follow:<\/p>\nBasic Leak and Water Usage Facts<\/h2>\n
Water Meter Location and First Steps<\/h2>\n