Dr.Pipe Ottawa: Finding Water Leaks Quickly And Easily

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If you ever have to examine your pipelines for a leak in the system, just examine your water meter output for its results. If you need to do so, you can contact the Billing Department to find out where your water meter is installed.

Now before you check the meter output, turn off all water usage in the home and make sure no one is using any of the water at all.

Once you spot the water meter, look to see if the meter is in motion. You might have a meter with a tiny silver round wheel that spins if water is being pushed through the meter. Alternatively, you might have a tiny dial that is triangular shaped that will indicate a water leak when present. If the dial is not moving, you are in luck. If it is moving, you can pretty much count on having a water leak in your system somewhere.

As an alternative method for checking for water leaks, you can note the meter reading, allow a waiting period of up to two hours and repeat the meter reading to see if any water usage has occurred during the two-hour time frame. If you note water usage then there is a leak; if the meter reading remains consistent, you have a fully operational plumbing system.

To check your meter reading you need to find the shut-off valve to your house as it will be necessary to turn the water off at the water valve. You can locate this valve near an outdoor faucet just outside the home, or it might be in your garage or your basement area nearby an outdoor faucet.

Once the water valve is off if you note movement in the water meter you have a water leak. Just make sure you use no water during your assessment. If there is no motion on the indicator that would suggest the presence of a leak, then there is no leak present. Motion on the leak indicator should send off alarm bells letting you know you need to care for this leaky issue.

If you discover you have a leak but you cannot actually locate the leak itself, it is time to contact the pros to do it for you. Waiting can increase the damage to the system and your water bill.

Handling A Faucet Drip

The most common wear and tear one will have to deal with when it comes to faucets in the home, whether in the kitchen or in the bathroom, are the worn out rubber washers that work as small gaskets and prevent leaks and drips. These small washers are under and between the faucet handle and the body of the sink itself. These leaks are super fast repairs as long as you know how to shut off the water at the necessary repair point and you have the right tools to do the job.

Handling Toilet Leaks

Toilet leaks often go unnoticed and, while seemingly minimal, these leaks can waste gallons of water. Over time this waste really adds up. These issues are a simple fix and can be done for little expense. In order to figure out if you have an issue with a water leak at the toilet, pick up the toilet tank lid on the back of the toilet. You can put a couple of drops of red food coloring in the water. If you flush the toilet and no food colored water passes through it, there is an issue. Call the professionals in Dr.Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services Ottawa for professional plumbing services.

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Testimonials

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

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