Most household leaks are never seen. They show up instead as a water bill that climbs for no obvious reason, pressure that drops at the shower, or a patch of lawn that stays green through a dry spell. The articles here explain what causes sudden pressure loss, how to read an unexpected bill, and why the buried service line between the street and your house is more often the culprit than anything inside. Catching a leak early is almost always cheaper than repairing the damage it causes. Putman Plumbing locates and repairs leaks throughout Frederick and Washington Counties.
While summer brings more outdoor fun, children off from school, gardens requiring constant watering, and more clothes washing due to weekend adventures outdoors, the increased activities during summer can unknowingly boost your water consumption. However, an elevated water bill does not always mean you have used a lot of water. It could also mean that …
You go to take your morning shower, and the pressure that was once so consistent seems much lower than what you expect. It makes you ask yourself, “Why is my water pressure suddenly low in my house?” Maybe filling up a sink has become slower, or you just have the sense that everything is suddenly …
You open your water bill expecting the same amount, but it‘s suddenly much higher than usual. No visitors have come over, nor have there been any renovations in your home recently. So why is your water bill suddenly higher than expected? This is an issue that we have seen many homeowners come to us with, …
Now that we’re closing in on July and those long, hot days of summer there’s a good chance your focus is on outdoor chores, cookouts, or maybe a quick family getaway. But before you shift fully into summer mode, there’s one piece of your property you might want to check in on: your water utility …