{"id":424,"date":"2019-06-17T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/?p=424"},"modified":"2019-06-13T14:08:46","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T18:08:46","slug":"how-to-locate-a-mystery-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-to-locate-a-mystery-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Locate a Mystery Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery alignright columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Water_Heaters_Closeup_female_hands_under_the_stream_of_splashing_water_Drinking_Water_Clean_Cleaning_Human_Hand_Human_Skin_800x561.jpg\" alt=\"close-up-female-hands-under-stream-of-water\" data-id=\"425\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/?attachment_id=425\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Water_Heaters_Closeup_female_hands_under_the_stream_of_splashing_water_Drinking_Water_Clean_Cleaning_Human_Hand_Human_Skin_800x561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Water_Heaters_Closeup_female_hands_under_the_stream_of_splashing_water_Drinking_Water_Clean_Cleaning_Human_Hand_Human_Skin_800x561-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Water_Heaters_Closeup_female_hands_under_the_stream_of_splashing_water_Drinking_Water_Clean_Cleaning_Human_Hand_Human_Skin_800x561-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than a leak in your home\nthat you can\u2019t find the source of. A mystery leak is a side-winding puzzle because\nthe source is incredibly elusive. Water leaks are also difficult because a\nwater leak can occur anytime and virtually anywhere on your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the source of your leak you can rely on our team members for our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/plumbing\/services\/leak-detection\" target=\"_blank\">leak detection services in Calgary, AB<\/a>. We understand how to service clients when they\u2019re stressed and in a pinch. You\u2019ll never have to worry about the well-being of your home when you choose our team to service your plumbing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Getting to Know the Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotting a water leak early on can save you from a potential\ndisaster. If you notice any of these signs in your home make sure that you\ncontact one of our professional plumbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Our Team Test for a Leak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing that you can do for your home is to check for a leak. If you give a quick online search for \u201cHow to Locate a Leak\u201d you\u2019ll find a lot of articles instructing you to perform this service on your own. In actuality, it\u2019s always best to contact a professional. Our plumbers go above and beyond in their leak detection services. Of course, we\u2019ll do a physical search of your home to note any overt signs of a leak and then we\u2019ll take it a step further and use our professional tools to pinpoint the leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use devices like listening discs, microphones, and thermal\nscanners to find the leak quickly and efficiently. We\u2019ll even use video pipe\ninspection services to see the problem on the inside. We never waste your time\nor money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Take a Moment to Note Your Usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a second to think about water usage in your home. The best way to get a good reading on your water usage is by checking your water usage levels throughout winter. Let\u2019s say that you live in a home with four people. If you use more than about 12,000 gallons of water per month then you definitely have a water leak problem. Contact our team promptly to fix the issue you\u2019re having with your plumbing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Keep a Close Eye on Your Water Bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your water bill seem to rise no matter what happens in\nyour home? A leak is probably to blame. Collect some bills from the past few\nmonths and compare them to a few water bills from this same time last year. Do\nyou notice a big jump in the price of your bill? Your water bill really shouldn\u2019t\nchange much from month to month. You may not notice that there\u2019s a problem in\nyour home because so much of your pipework is underground. Make sure you have a\nprofessional from our team take a thorough look at your plumbing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Survey Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch out for the visual signs of a leak like soggy floors, dark spots on walls and ceilings, and any foul odors in dank, dark spaces in your home. All these signs show that you have a big leak in your home. Noting these problems early and addressing them promptly will really help your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need a little assistance locating a leak in your home contact us. <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">You can schedule an appointment with our team at Ace Plumbing and Heating today<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a leak that&#8217;s hard to find? 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