Save Money - Water Tip #1

Are you wasting water with a sneaky leaky toilet?

Your toilet could be costing you by wasting water and you could be none the wiser.  Homeowners look for visible symptoms to problems. Unless you see a puddle of water it’s highly unlikely that you would suspect your toilet of treachery.  What if you came home one day to an eye popping $950 dollar water bill?  After your fainting spell, you might start looking for culprits and your toilets can unsuspectingly be at the top of the list.

If you have an annual plumbing inspection from Church Services, one of the services we offer is a dye test in each toilet to see if you are wasting water without your knowledge.  You don’t have to see water on the floor around the base of the toilet to have a leak. 

Procedure

Church Services will remove the covers on your toilet tanks and take out any bowl cleaning tablets that color your water.  We will make sure the water in the tank and the bowl is clear, and then we will put some colored dye in the tank which will turn the water a noticeable hue.  No one can use the toilets during this dye test.  After up to 30 minutes if we find some of the color in the bowl, then you have the dreaded silent leak and it will have to be determined why it is leaking.  If no colored water shows up in the time period, you are good to go, no pun intended!  If your toilets are functioning properly, the tank water will stay put for an indefinite period of time without leaking out.

Annual Plumbing Inspection Service

• Inspect Toilets, Faucets, Drains

• Flush your water heater

• Check pipes under sinks

• Examine washer hose bibs and hoses

• Look for leaks on exposed piping

• Inspect gas valves & water heater and more...

Annual Plumbing Inspection Benefits

• Avoid potential headaches or repairs by finding issues now

• Insure your water heater is safe and up to code

• Get a heads up on repairs you may want to plan for

• Learn the condition of your visible water lines

Call Church Services today at 713-722-5000 to schedule your annual plumbing inspection.  Check out all of the great discounts Church Services offers with our Priority Membership package.