Leak and Water Guides
A water bill that jumps for no reason. A stain on the ceiling. Low pressure at one tap. These guides help you trace a leak or water problem to its source.
Leaks & Water Guides
Leaky Bathtub: Signs That Need Professional Assessment
Water below a tub does not identify the failed part. Stop using it and describe when and where moisture appears.
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Water Filtration Maintenance: Follow the Installed System
Maintain water filters using the exact cartridge, media and equipment instructions. A universal replacement interval cannot fit every system.
Water Shutoff Valves: Find the Right One Before a Leak
Understand main and fixture water shutoffs, how to identify safe access and what to do when a valve will not close.
Slab Leak Repair: How the Leak Is Found, the Three Ways It's Fixed and How Long It Takes
Most slab leak repairs take one to three days, and waiting only adds to the damage. Once the leak under the foundation is pinpointed, the choice is rerouting, epoxy coating or direct pipe repair.
Five Signs of a Slab Leak and the Four Methods That Find It Without Breaking Concrete
Water bill climbing? A warm spot on the floor or the sound of running water with every tap off can also mean a pipe has failed under your slab. Listening equipment, thermal imaging and pressure tests are how it gets found.
Water Leaking From the Ceiling? Four Common Sources and Three Things to Do Right Now
Burst pipes, upstairs plumbing, a water heater above or a drain line can all send water through a ceiling. Shut off the water, protect the area below and stay clear of wiring. Then find the source.
Six Reasons the Water Pressure Is Low in Your House, and How to Tell Which One You Have
Low pressure at one faucet points to that fixture. Low pressure everywhere points to a valve, a leak, the pressure regulator or the city supply. Four checks narrow it down.
How Long Do Water Softeners Last? 10 to 15 Years, and Seven Signs Yours Is Wearing Out
Seven signs tell you a water softener is wearing out. Most last 10 to 15 years, and water hardness, salt type and maintenance decide where yours falls in that range.