You may think that as long as your faucets are turned off, you are not wasting water in your home. The fact is, however, that various maintenance needs can be difficult to detect in your home, and they can indeed be costing you money in wasted water on a regular basis. More than that, some may be slowly causing serious damage to your property.

The Cost of Wasted Water
From toilets, showerheads and faucets to the pipes that run through your walls, there are Seattle Plumbing numerous features that may have a slow leak, and these can be costing you money by inflating your water bill. You may be able to hear signs of a slow leak if you listen to the sounds of your home. Do you hear the toilet turning on and off intermittently despite the fact that nobody has flushed it recently? Do you hear the slow drip of a leaky faucet in the kitchen or bathroom? These may seem like minor issues, but they can result in a significant amount of wasted water. If you want to see just how much water is being wasted by a leaking faucet or showerhead, simply place a pot or bowl under the drip for a few hours. When you return, you can see how much water has been wasted in that short amount of time. Over the course of a month, the amount of water waste can result in a large and unnecessary inflation of your water bill.

The Cost of Property Damage
Some leaks and other related issues may result in water being wasted in a contained area. For example, water that leaks from the bathtub faucet will simply be washed down the bathtub drain. Other leaks, however, can go undetected for a long period of time, and they may be located in an area that is not visible to you. For example, a slow leak under the hot water heater or in the pipes inside the walls can result in considerable water damage coupled with the possibility of mold growth as time goes on. Detecting these leaks can be done by closely monitoring your water bill. Has your bill increased without reason in the last few weeks or months? Another option is to purchase a water detection device to place under bathroom and kitchen sinks, near the hot water heater and more. These devices can alert you immediately if they become moist.

If you have discovered a leak on your property or repair item that requires you should take the immediate step to engage the services of a plumber today. By addressing the issue promptly, you can eliminate the expense of water waste and prevent additional damage from being done to your property.