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Leak Detective
Run the water meter test at home. Follow the steps, start the stopwatch and read what the dial is telling you about a hidden leak.
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Leak Detective
These tools are plain-English guides to help you understand a plumbing problem and prepare for a call. They are not diagnoses and not prices, and a plumber should always check the actual system. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
Prepare the Test
Turn off everything that uses water.
Read and Wait
Meter reading, then a stopwatch.
Read the Result
What the dial says and what to do next.
Send It to Us
Add your details to the form below and we will follow up.
Next Steps
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See detailsHow does the meter test work?
Turn off everything that uses water, read the meter, wait without using any water and read it again. If the numbers or the small dial moved, water is going somewhere.
Does a moving dial always mean a leak?
It means water is moving. A running toilet, ice maker or softener can do it too, which is why the tool asks you to check those first.
What should I do if the test says there may be a leak?
Call us. We pinpoint the leak and explain the repair options. Our Leak Detection and Repair page has more.
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Tell us what is going on, whether it is a leak, no hot water, a fixture upgrade or a remodel, and we will get back to you quickly. For an emergency, skip the form and call (629) 276-6322 any hour.