The average household loses thousands of gallons of wasted water due to pesky leaks from faucets, fixtures and piping issues. A dripping faucet is an obvious issue, but sometimes leak detection is a more mysterious process that, without the assistance of a professional, can go on for months or even years at a time. The expert plumbers at A-1 Budget Plumbing in Honolulu have put together this list of steps to help you determine the source of your water leak, so you can get it fixed as soon as possible

If you suspect a leak in your house, then turn off your water and check these areas:

• Toilets: Take the top off your toilet and listen for any suspicious hissing sounds. If you cannot hear or see anything noticeable, then it’s time for a dye test. Put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait several minutes. If the color has leaked into the toilet bowl, you know you have a flapper leak at the bottom of the tank.
• Faucets & Shower Heads: Check your shower head and faucets for any noticeable leaks or constant drips. If you find visible drips here, your repair should be fairly straightforward. If you can’t see any visible leakage, listen closely to gauge if there are any leaks you might be missing in the piping, and then move on to your meter line.
• Meter Lines: Shut off your water via your home’s shut-off valve, and then check your meter line. If the meter stops moving, you know you have a leak inside your home. If it continues to run, then the leak is somewhere between your home and your meter line. This knowledge will save you time and money when you call in your plumber for a service visit.

Leak detection can be a difficult process, so don’t be deterred if you cannot find the source of your leak. Leave your problem in the experienced hands of the professional plumbers at A-1 Budget Plumbing in Honolulu, HI to save yourself time and money. By utilizing their state-of-the-art electronic leak detection equipment, the team at A-1 can find and address your leakage issue in a thorough and timely manner.

Even if you do manage to find your leak on your own, do-it-yourself repairs can typically cause more harm than good. So give A-1 Budget Plumbing a call today at (888) 395-3892 to set up a service visit, or check out their website to learn more about their superior 24/7 plumbing services.