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Leak Detection

Most high-volume water leaks are completely invisible — no puddles, no visible drips. The water bill and the meter test are your most reliable diagnostic tools. Here's how to use them.

📄 2 guides👤 M.A. & J.G. — Licensed Plumbing Professionals
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Leak Detection Guides

Hidden leaks — silent toilet leaks, slab leaks, irrigation failures, water softener malfunctions — often produce no visible sign. The only first warning is the water bill. These guides show you how to find them systematically.

Leak Detection
Why You Hear Water Running When No Fixtures Are On
Running water you can hear but can't trace means water is moving through your supply system without a fixture open. The meter test plus a systematic isolation process identifies the source in minutes.
Leak Detection
Why Your Water Bill Spiked Suddenly
Most high-volume leaks are completely silent — no drips, no puddles. The water bill is the first warning. The meter test confirms an active leak in three minutes, and the shutoff test isolates where it is.
M.A.
J.G.
M.A. & J.G. — Licensed Plumbing ProfessionalsM.A. owns a Roto-Rooter franchise in the Pacific Northwest. J.G. has 50+ years of commercial and residential plumbing service.