![]() In some cases, you may also notice a bulge in the wallboard, which indicates the water damage is more extensive and the wallboard will have to be replaced. Both are signs that the wallboard is wet and the paint or wallpaper is no longer adhering tightly. Water stains on ceilings and walls are usually yellowish or brownish in color. This could indicate water leaking from behind the drywall and soaking through to the front side. Even if the water meter test indicates that you don’t currently have a leak, one could develop at any point in the future, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for: If a fitting on a supply line under your sink breaks and a spray of water comes shooting out, you know immediately where the trouble is, but some leaks are a lot sneakier! At worst, water may be trickling slowly from pipe fittings within a wall and go unnoticed until it causes extensive damage. If you find color in the bowl, call a plumber or, if you’re handy with DIY projects, you can probably replace the flapper yourself. If a toilet tank is leaking, color will appear in the bowl within five minutes. ![]() Grab a bottle of food coloring and put a few drops in the tank of every toilet in the house. The toilet’s flapper (a rubber stopper that prevents water from entering the bowl until you flush the toilet) can become brittle over time, allowing water to trickle from the tank into the bowl. If you don’t find any puddles around fixtures or appliances, check if the toilet needs to be repaired, because it’s a prime spot for interior leaking. If you find any puddles, turn off the water supply valve to that appliance or fixture and call a plumber. You’ll also want to look for puddles around the bases of tubs, toilets, and showers and beneath the water heater, dishwasher, and clothes washer. If the water meter test indicates a leak inside your home, check the cabinets under the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks to make sure they’re dry. ![]() Photo: Investigate Appliances and Fixtures If the leak is profuse, you might even see some puddles on the surface of the ground. If the numbers have changed, the leak is in the buried water line that runs to the house.Įveryone wants a lush lawn, but if an area in your yard is much greener (and grows faster) than the rest of the grass, it could indicate the spot where a buried water line is leaking. When you check again, if the numbers have not changed, the water leak is inside your home.
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