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Domestic water leaks are a continual source of water waste and property damage year in and year out. To help homeowners monitor the home for hidden leaks, I am presenting a concise list of the signs of a hidden water leak for use as a reference. Thanks to American Leak Detection for presenting 7 of these signs on their web site.

The first seven signs are general signs of a hidden water leak which apply to inspection of the entire house
1) Sound of water, like a running toilet, when nothing is turned on.
2) Changes in the water meter when all faucets are turned off, and water flow to all appliances, including the water heater, is stopped.
3) Escalating water bill.
4) Moist spots, discolored areas or soft wood or material in the walls, floors or baseboard area
5) Foul odors emanating from floors or walls near a drain or sewer
6) Unexplained cracks in foundation, weed growth or moist soil around the outside of the home.
7) Warm spots on floor, especially over concrete slab floors. (sign of a slab leak)

In addition to the general signs, there are specific signs which apply to parts of the house which are particularly prone to leak. Special places to check and tests include:

1) Dishwasher – place tissue along base of dishwasher and examine for moisture
2) Cabinets – look for water damage
3) Sink –check pipes under sink
4) Toilet – water running when not in use, leaks around the base, dropping water level in cistern
5) Shower or tub – stains or soft areas on the floor
6) Washing machine – leaks around the hose ends
7) Water heater – look for rust
Basement and other areas –growth of black mold, fungus including mushrooms,
9) Dry rot = brown rot, especially basement
10) Tide line on baseboards – rising moisture
11) White salts on walls, penetrating dampness
12) Sound of underground water flow when listening through 3 foot hollow steel tube or stethoscope pressed to the floor = slab leak.
13) Basements – wall floor discoloration, fungus, dry rot, musty odor, salt deposit on walls, and cracked walls and scaly paint, high tide sign on lower walls, and rust on appliances such as boiler and water heater.

Thanks to A-1 plumbing of Baltimore for sponsoring this report. A-1 is a Baltimore plumbing company, with licensed plumbers who are trained in leak detection and water leak repair

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