If your plumbing develops a leak, you should call a plumber right away to address the issue, as allowing the leak to persist will cause the problem to get worse. Unfortunately, leaks can develop in areas where they cannot easily be seen, which makes them hard to detect. If you suspect you have a leak somewhere, you can turn to our team at Smart Choice Plumbing & Air Conditioning, LLC, for help. We offer leak detection services that allow us to identify leaks and in turn resolve them. In this article, we will provide an overview of how water leak detection works.
- Acoustic Detection – One method of water leak detection uses microphones to amplify and record the sounds of your plumbing system. This allows our team to listen for leaks, as the leak itself has a distinct audio profile that makes it stand out from the sound of water flowing through the pipes.
- Moisture Sensors – Another method of water leak detection uses strategically placed moisture sensors. When these sensors detect moisture, they alert a central system. This allows our team to quickly detect leaks when they occur so we can correct the issue as soon as possible.
- Thermal Imaging – A third method of water leak detection involves thermal imaging. Our team will use a thermal camera to take images of your pipes, which allows us to see the flow of heat within the system. We can then identify places where heat is entering or escaping and inspect those areas for water leaks.
