From March 16 – 22 is National Fix a Leak Week. We are here to fix leaks to help in an effort to save water in our city. Water conservation is in everyone’s mind as California continues to see more effects of the ongoing drought. Trillions of gallons of water are wasted down the drain each year says The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. My Plumber CA of San Diego will do everything we can to help stop leaks and save all the water we can. For more information, see an article from The Times of San Diego.
Most Common Leaks for San Diego Residents:
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Water Heaters
Most water heaters have pans that catch leaking water and have a drain to control the water. Checking to see if the water heater is leaking can be a great way to track your water usage. Water heaters can leak from the tank, pipes, or drain valve. There can be many reasons why this is leaking, your best option is to call a plumbing tech for a free estimate for the water heater to do your part on saving in San Diego.
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Garbage Disposals
A single drip every minute can cause gallons of water to be wasted. Garbage disposals can leak from the top main seal, at the drain pipe, at the optional dishwasher inlet or along the garbage disposal body. To check the leaking disposal, wipe it dry, fill the sink with water and run the disposal. The leak should show itself. Call us today if your have a leaking garbage disposal.
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Faucets and Shower Heads
Gaskets and washers can get worn out and can cause leaks. An easy fix is to make sure your shower heads and faucets have piping tape, teflon tape, around all the connections and replace the gaskets and washers. This can have a significant impact on saving many gallons of water every year.
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Toilet Leaks
Most toilet leaks come from an old rubber flapper that is located in the tank of the the toilet. These rubber flaps are cheap and easy to replace but many people do not check on them. This stops the toilet water from running into the bowl and can save gallons.
Why do we need to worry about leaks in San Diego?
Simple leaks in a household can account for 10,000 gallons of water every year. Households with leaks, 10 percent of homes, have leaks that can account for nearly 90 gallons a day. With the continued drouth in California it is important that we all try and conserve as much as we can. Every gallon of drinking water we can save, the longer and better off we all will be. Take a look around your house to see if there are any leaks. Or call a local San Diego plumber to fix that leak you have been putting off.
