Read on to learn more about the common places you ll find water leaks in houses as well as how to detect them.
Water leak on property.
If you want to find a water leak in your house check the walls by holding the metal tip of a screw driver to the metal part of your outside hose bibs.
If your refrigerator leaks in your kitchen and damages the hardwood floors then the property manager or landlord will have to replace the flooring in this scenario as well.
Leaks account for 12 of all home water usage.
This is the section of the service pipe from the boundary of your property usually where the water meter and stop valve are into the property itself.
Then put your thumb knuckle on top of the screw driver and place that knuckle to your head just in front of your ear.
Your property manager will be responsible for these repairs but only if you notify them immediately with written notice of the issue.
If there is a leak you should hear hissing.
However even though it s your responsibility to repair the supply pipe most water companies offer a one off free repair or subsidised repairs to their customers.
Make sure any valuables are properly tucked away in waterproof bins.
This is especially true for personal property in older areas of the home that are particularly susceptible to leaks and pipe bursts like garages attics and basements.
From your roof to your kitchen sink identifying the source of your water leak is the first step to fixing your problem.