Winter's over, but the plumbing stress isn't.
Denver's spring is a rollercoaster of warm days and freezing nights. This constant freeze-thaw cycle puts stress on your pipes, especially older ones, and can reveal leaks that developed over the winter. Now's the time to check things over.
Start outside.
Turn on your outdoor hose bibs (spigots). Run the water and check for leaks at the connection or water seeping from the wall behind it. If a bib froze and cracked over the winter, you'll see it now. Also, check your yard for unusually soggy spots, which could indicate an underground line leak.
Check inside, under pressure.
Go through your house and run water at every fixture—sinks, showers, tubs, toilets. Flush them all. Look under sinks for any new moisture or drips. Pay special attention to your water heater; check the pressure relief valve and the area around the base for any signs of leaking.
Don't ignore the water meter.
Find your water meter (usually in the basement or a front yard box). Make sure no water is running in the house, then watch the small leak indicator (often a triangle or star). If it's spinning, you have a hidden leak, possibly in a supply line or under a slab. Catching it early saves water and money.
When to call us.
If you find a leak, even a small drip, or your water pressure seems lower than last fall, give us a call. Small fixes now prevent big repairs later. We can pressure-test your lines and give your system a clean bill of health for the season ahead.