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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.

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“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.

How do I know if my pool is leaking?

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

On the average, one pool out of every twenty pools have a leak. If you are losing 1/4 inch of water per day then you probably have a leak. To be 100%, we recomend that you go to American Leak Detection.com and see how to do a bucket test.

If you have a commercial/public pool, then check the autofill to see if it is running all the time. This will usually indicate a leak. You also may want to shut the autofill off for a 24 hour period and see how much the water level has gone down. If it has fallen more than 1/4 of an inch then the pool is probably leaking.