{"id":1141,"date":"2024-01-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2024-01-18T19:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:14:05","slug":"how-professionals-handle-leak-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-professionals-handle-leak-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"How Professionals Handle Leak Detection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019re sure everyone will agree with us that indoor plumbing is useful. You certainly wouldn\u2019t want to do without it! But you\u2019ll also agree that it isn\u2019t exactly beautiful. That\u2019s why most of your pipes are tucked away out of sight. They\u2019re between ceilings and floors, they\u2019re behind walls, and in some cases, they\u2019re underneath the foundation of your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, while you wouldn\u2019t want to have to look at your home\u2019s plumbing all the time, having it hidden from view does pose a bit of a challenge. What if something goes wrong? If there\u2019s a leak in a pipe somewhere, how can you tell? Detecting leaks and pinpointing their sources requires skilled professionals with high-tech equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Addressing Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s obvious that, if a pipe bursts or breaks apart, a huge gush of water can cause a lot of damage. This is the sort of thing you can tell right away is an emergency. But what about slower leaks? How much damage can they do? Well, as it turns out, rather a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the US Geological Survey, even a very gradual leak will add up to a huge amount of water. For example, imagine that you\u2019ve got a leak that is causing just five drops of water per minute. That\u2019s one drop every twelve seconds: not a lot, right? Quite the opposite: in just one day, that will add up to half a gallon of water! This could do a lot of damage to your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of a Sneaky Leak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You would notice that gushing pipe in a matter of seconds, but how can you tell if there\u2019s a slower leak, especially one that\u2019s happening out of sight? Here are the clues you might spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n