Uncover Leaks In Your HomeWithout a Plumber

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Do you suspect your home is wasting water? Are you interested in proactively monitoring

and maintaining your plumbing?

Meter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Could your pipes be leaking right this moment? Here’s how to find out. Our Meter Test will help you uncover water waste and leaks in your plumbing system. Don’t worry, this test can be done without the help of a plumber.

Take the Meter Test: Start Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This test will take about 30 minutes. Most importantly, no water should be used during the water testing time frame, so prepare accordingly.

Find Your Water Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Many people have never actually seen their water meter. To find your home’s water meter look for a box, usually near the front of your home.

Take a Baseline Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Record the current reading on your water meter so you can reference the reading later.

Wait 30 Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

After the short timeframe return to your meter to record a new reading.

Analyze Your Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compare the two meter readings. If the numbers are the same, this is an indication that you do not have a leak. Good news - you can stop the test there.

Continue Testing - Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the meter reading numbers are different, continue the test. Shut off all the valves beneath your toilets. Repeat the 30 minute test.

Analyze Your Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the meter reading numbers did not change after shutting off the toilet valves, this means the leak is caused by a toilet. Good news, you now know the origin of your leak is a toilet, and you can focus on repairing the leak. For professional help repairing your toilet leak, we recommend connecting with a member of the Uponor Pro Squad.

Tip: How Many Gallons Are You Wasting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To determine the magnitude of the leak, simply subtract the second water meter reading from the baseline reading. The result is the total number of gallons of water waste your leak is causing

This simple at home leak detection test can be done without the help of a plumber.Follow the steps below to learn more about your plumbing and potential leaks in your pipes.

Schedule Professional Leak Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the water meter reading numbers are different even after shutting off all toilet valves, you will need a professional leak inspection.

Get the Pro Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the best leak repair and prevention support we recommend connecting with a member of the Uponor Pro Squad which is a group of specialists trained in leak management and prevention. Find your Pro here.

Why Leak Detection is Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Water damage is a very real threat to homeowners. 1 in 37 homes will experience water damage this year. Plus, the cost of unknown water waste is higher than you might think. A leaky toilet can waste 3,000 gallons of water a day! Becoming aware of how your plumbing system is operating can save you thousands of dollars and prevent major frustration.

About the Uponor Pro Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Uponor Pro Squad is dedicated to preventing costly water damage and saving precious water. Uponor is the world leader in plumbing solutions including the groundbreaking Phyn Plus device which helps homeowners make water monitoring easy. The device can monitor water 24/7 through a mobile app and in the event of a catastrophic leak, Phyn can shut off a home’s main water line remotely. Learn more about the Uponor Pro Squad and the Phyn Plus device. Connect with Uponor Pro Squad now.

If you determine you need additional plumbing system help, we will connect you to your closest Uponor Pro Squad specialist.