Archive for March, 2010

Whopping Water Bills in Colorado Springs

Monday, March 29th, 2010

John Davis was called in by KKTV to investigate a home with a high water bill.

Ivan Rathbun says he too was stunned when he got his water bill. It was more than $1,000. He’s the only one who lives in his small northside home.

We didn’t want Virginia and Ivan to have lingering questions so we called John Davis, the owner of American Leak Detection in Colorado Springs. He graciously agreed to use his state of the art equipment to examine Virginia’s and Ivan’s homes for free.

Davis says, “If this was a leak underground, you would hear this sound and even penetration of the slab.” Davis concludes if there was a leak before, he couldn’t find any evidence of one now in either home.
“This new meter looks like it’s accurate and working properly and there isn’t a leak at this time.”

Read the full article or watch the video here.

Top 5 reasons to use American Leak Detection in San Diego

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Have you ever noticed you hear water running with no water on, a high water bill or gas bill for no reason? Some customers also noticed a hot spot in their floor or wet carpet. Instead of opening walls, floor, tile or even marble. American Leak Detection can locate your leaks without creating damage to your house or property.

1.) Non Invasive solution to locate underground leaks. Our slogan says it best “Leak Detection Without Destruction.” We are the World leader in accurate, non-destructive detection of all types of leaks including hidden water and sewer leaks. Our State of the art equipment allows us to locate leaks on plumbing systems through audio listening devices. We also are able to trace and locate the underground pipe as long as it is a metal pipe.
• Example: Have you ever had a company come out and repair a problem to later find out the actual problem is not repaired and now it is hard to get that company back out. ALD give guarantees where no matter what the reason is we will come back out at no additional charge under the guarantee.

2.) Quality work that we stand behind: Our residential detection and repair comes with guarantee on all of our work. We offer a 30 day guarantee on leak detection and a 5 year guarantee on repairs.
• Example: Homeowners usually are not expecting a water leak so when it does happen who do you call: a local plumber (who you know nothing about), handy man or ask a neighbor. ALD has the newest equipment and extensively trained technicians that go through a rigorous 2 year training course before they are approved to work on their own.

3.) Experience and Resources: We’re the Original Leak Specialist with more than 35 years of experience, state-of-the-art equipment, and ongoing research and development for new leak detection technology and techniques.
• When a customer gets quoted a price, they expect that company to honor that price and not try to keep up selling them. With ALD we have set rate prices (except irrigation, gas or commercial leaks) for our residential leak detection.

4.) Upfront Pricing: We find our customers prefer an accurate price based on us accurately inspecting the situation and making recommendations. Many service companies will quote any price over the phone because they know people may be shopping for the lowest price. Therefore, many phone quotes are inaccurate and change after a technician sees the job. We feel this method is Not Fair to customers. After speaking with our office, you will know up-front what your cost will be to detect and locate the leak. Once we locate the leak, our technicians will give you a couple different type of estimates for the repair. Which all repairs, come with a 5 year guarantee.

5.) New Features and the latest technology: Some plumbers and contractors in this industry tend to do the jobs they are comfortable with in their skill set. We are highly trained on all of the newest technologies of leak repairs to help minimize the least amount of damage to your home or property. Here are a few of the newest services available.

Epipe repair: Non Invasive solution to repair leaks on copper water lines w/o damage
Trenchless Pipe Repair: Repair old broken sewer lines with minimal damage
Leak-O-Pod: Verifies water loss or gain in 20 minutes (pool & spa)
Post Tension locators: Locate underground slab post tension cables for repairs
FLIR Thermal Camera: Thermal imaging for rain related leaks
Aqua Pex: Cross-linked polyethylene (pex) tubing for hot and cold potable water service

Mission Statement:

The mission of American Leak Detection is to find leaks in a manner that is non-invasive, efficient and environmentally sound.
We will give prompt, professional and courteous service to all customers, while providing the best leak detection services in the world.

Our Pledge

We understand here at “American Leak Detection” that your home is probably your biggest investment. Also plumbing leaks are usually not expected so you are sometime put in a uncomfortable, vulnerable, unexpected situation. Because of this we always send out courteous, knowledgeable and professional technicians that will respect your house while we are on your property. We go as far as wearing protective booties on our boots, lay down tarps, paper and plastic so we do not damage your property to keep our work area as clean as possible.
• Drug-free
• Respect you & your property
• Clean before leaving premises

American Leak Detection at the 2010 Western Pool and Spa Show

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

WPSS 2010

We thank everyone for coming by our booth at “The Western Pool and Spa Show” in Long Beach, California. From San Luis Obispo to San Diego, American Leak Detection appreciates all the time you spent coming by our booth and inquiring about our services. We hope we answered all your questions, and received some helpful information about our detections and repairs. We know that you will be more than satisfied with our professional, clean and honest service.
As a reminder, many pool professionals asked about our services. Here is what talked about at the WPSS tradeshow booth:

  • American leak detection offers guarantees on all residential detection and repair.
  • The ALD difference is that we retest all repairs once the repair is completed to ensure the highest quality of service for our customers.
  • American Leak Detection performs all repairs. We do not sub-contract any repair work. Repairs are completed by our own technician.
  • Whether you are a pool tech or represent a pool construction company, we always respect you and your customers. We also will call you from the site with results if you are not on site at the time of the detection.

wpss 2010 2nd pic

American Leak Detection is proud to partner with the good people in the pool industry. Please let us know how we could better serve you in the future.
Call toll free in the US at 866-570-5325. Be ready with your customer’s five digit zip code the reach the nearest office.

Swimming pool leaks cause high water bills and are expensive if left undetected

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Consider checking your pool’s water level and possible water loss to save money on high water bills.

swimming pool damage

“Residential swimming pools provide hours of family fun, but they can also leak, which can cause high water bills and damage to surrounding property,” said Alan King Operations Manager at American Leak Detection, serving Atlanta and the north Georgia area. “Environmental factors such as humidity, wind, and air as well as water temperature can all impact a pool’s water level, but members of the local community should be aware of a few telltale signs that may indicate there’s a problem with the pool.” If a homeowner must add water to the pool more than once a week or if they notice that the pool deck is sinking or lifting, then a water leak may be present. The presence of air in the pool’s filtration system or pool equipment is another warning signs there may be a leak.

American Leak Detection’s web site explains how the homeowner may check the water loss themselves to see if you need a leak detection performed.

www.AmericanLeakDetection.com/GA-Atlanta

If pool owners suspect a leak, they can use the company’s Bucket Test to test their pool for leaks. If after performing the Bucket Test, local residents suspect their pool may have a leak, they should call a professional right away. “We want members of the community to have a leak-free, safe and enjoyable pool season.”

The company’s experienced specialists use state-of-the-art equipment and methodology to locate concealed pipe leaks.

Undetected Water Leaks Result in Money Washed Down the Drain

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Communities across the country are feeling the effects of the economic downturn, and the greater Atlanta area is certainly not immune to the pressures caused by the downturn. While curtailing on dining out and other simple luxuries may seem like a practical way to cut costs, businesses and residents may be surprised to find out that large amounts of money may be running or trickling through their water meters.
One in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak. What does this mean for members of the north Georgia area? At the very least, it means many residents are unknowingly washing hundreds of dollars down the drain.

“Local residents looking to save money should first focus on saving water,” said Alan King, Operations Manager at American Leak Detection (ALD), who notes that a leaking toilet may use up to 90,000 gallons of water in 30 days. By choosing not to address water leaks, residents are wasting water, which is a precious natural resource, and are setting themselves up for lofty water bills and potentially costly home repairs. With water rates and sewer usage charges increasing, reducing water consumption and eliminating water loss through leaks may yield immediate measurable results. Detecting and repairing leaks requires an investment, but the return on investment is significant and the payback time is typically only a few months, while the savings continue for years!

Local residents looking to save money should first focus on saving water

Mr. King states the most common leaks found in the home include leaking toilet flappers, dripping faucets and other leaking valves. “Each of these leaks is easily detected and corrected,” said King. The EPA estimates that by fixing these types of commonplace leaks, homeowners can save more than 10 percent on their water bills.

Saving water is like any other habit – the more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Homeowners may want to check all faucets for drips and install flow restrictors or other conservation devices on all spigots. By installing a flow restrictor on a showerhead alone, local residents can cut their water use from roughly five to ten gallons per minute to as low as three gallons per minute, representing a remarkable savings for both the environment and the wallet – all for a small investment in the initial conservation device.

American Leak Detection encourages homeowners and businesses to contact a professional if they suspect that a water leak may be occurring in their service line or plumbing system. The longer the leak goes untreated the more damage it can potentially do to the home’s structure, which can eventually result in the need for costly repairs.

ALD utilizes specially-trained experts and quality equipment to detect leaks before they require major home repairs. The company uses its own proprietary methods and technology to ensure the most non-invasive leak detection possible. Residential and commercial leak detection services are available. For information contact: American Leak Detection at 770.436.5722 or visit www.AmericanLeakDetection.com/GA-Atlanta