3 Key Benefits of Using Leak Detection
Many homeowners go about their day without noticing water leaks in their homes. Although small leaks may seem like a minor problem, leaving them unfixed can have serious repercussions. Small leaks can end up wasting water and money.
They can also cause water damage and result in mould growth due to moisture. Unattended leaks can also jeopardize the structural integrity of your home by weakening drywall within your walls or rotting wood floors.
The best way to catch leaks quickly and efficiently is by using leak detection. Leak detection is important because it will help you avoid plumbing emergencies, help save money on your water bill, and make your home more environmentally friendly.
Using Leak Detection Helps You Avoid Plumbing Emergencies
The best way to avoid leaks is to use leak detection services. Plumbing professionals can use different leak detection systems to locate and fix leaks. An electronic leak detection system ‘listens’ for the sound made by leaks, and locates them.
These electronic leak detection machines can find leaks in many out of the way places, such as toilets, drains, and underground pipes. Other examples of leak detection systems include using video cameras to inspect pipes or using a hydrostatic pressure test to check for leaks in the sewer system.
Having leak detection services done can keep a leak from growing bigger and creating a full-on plumbing emergency. As mentioned earlier, unattended leaks can damage your home. They can also provide a moist environment for harmful moulds to grow, and they can wastewater over time.
Leak Detection Can Save You Money On Your Water Bill
Everyone likes saving money, and catching leaks early is a great way to save money on your water bill. Small leaks may not seem like they waste that much water, but it can add up to quite a lot. A tap that drips six drops a minute will use 1,200 litres annually. That means leaving a small drip unfixed can waste up to seven bathtubs worth of water every year!
The average Canadian household wastes about 10,000 gallons of water from leaks each year. Fixing small leaks is important because every drip of water down the drain is more money wasted.
Catching Leaks Early is Good for the Environment
One thing many people don’t think about when it comes to water leaks is the environmental impact. As mentioned above, even small leaks can waste a lot of water. This means that more water is coming out of our rivers, bays, and estuaries.
Water is also becoming more of a precious resource as our population grows and demands on precious water resources increase. Certain areas that already have water supply shortages can face droughts during warmer months because of wasted water. Leaked water cannot be used again since it could have contaminants in it.
Leaks can also introduce contaminants into the pipe, which can end up in tap water. Leaks can also lead to reduced water pressure, which means more energy is consumed to raise the pressure back up. This results in wasted water and wasted energy, so for a more eco-friendly lifestyle, it's better to keep an eye on your plumbing system.
Trust Lodder Brothers Limited
In 1975, Jack and Andy Lodder opened the doors to what would become one of Canada's most trusted plumbing and excavation service contractors. Today, their local plumbers provide water leak detection services in Kitchener, Ontario. When you work with Lodder Brothers Limited, you get a team of twenty-five support professionals, nine of which are licensed, expertly-trained technicians.
