“Many homeowners are quick to react to the usual source of water leaks, like faulty toilets and drippy faucets,” says Bill Palmer, CEO and president of American Leak Detection. “But other, less obvious leaks can also send substantial amounts of water, and cash, down the drain. Spring is a great time to check for these hidden sources of leaks, to help conserve both a precious resource and your hard-earned cash in this difficult economy.”

For example, if the indicator on your water is moving, when you know there has been no water usage inside the house, American Leak Detection suggests checking the hose bibs around your yard to make certain that the flow of water to the hose is shutting off completely when the hose is not in use. If these connections are tight, and the meter’s indicator is still moving, you may have a pressurized leak underground between the meter and your home. Or, you could have a slab leak or a leak in your irrigation system. Check your home’s foundation for cracks, uneven growth of vegetation or earth shifts, and walk your yard looking for spongy or even wet areas. If your inspection doesn’t turn up an obvious leak source, you’ll need to call in a leak specialist who can employ electronic leak detection technology to locate, and fix, the leak at its source.

“Some water leaks show up when another utility bill shows a sudden increase,” says Palmer. “For example, an extraordinarily high gas bill, when there is no smell of gas in the home, could indicate a problem with your water heater! You may have a faulty thermostat, or, if your water heater seems to be running constantly, you may have a water leak in the hot water line from the heater. Warm spots on your floor (your dog or cat may have taken to sleeping there) can also be an indication of a pressurized leak under your home.”

Homeowners with swimming s face additional possible sources of water leaks that can be very costly over the course of a swimming season. Pool owners should use the spring season to prep their pool for summer fun by clearing the pool of leaves and other debris and checking the filtration system. Then, once the pool owner has filled the pool up to the middle of the skimmer opening and tested the water for safety, he or she should be alert for signs of water leakage. If the water level in the pool drops by one-eighth inch or more in a 24-hour period, if algae growth begins soon after a chemical treatment or if the pool’s automatic filler is running continuously, chances are the pool is leaking. Check for loose or missing tiles, cracks in the pool deck, cracks and gaps in the pool shell, and standing water, soggy spots or uneven grass growth around the pool.

“Staying on top of water leaks in your home, pool or spa can help you stay inside your budget,” said Palmer. “And, you’ll be helping to conserve a precious, and finite, natural resource.”

The specially-trained experts from American Leak Detection employ quality equipment to detect hidden pipe leaks behind walls and underground before they require major home repairs. These professionals provide the most non-invasive leak detection available, using proprietary methods and technology. Since 1974, American Leak Detection has found more than five million leaks in residential and commercial buildings, saving customers millions of dollars, and supporting the company’s ongoing commitment to resource protection.

For more information about American Leak Detection, The Original Leak Specialists, please visit http://www.americanleakdetection.com.

About American Leak Detection
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Palm Springs, California, ALD is the world leader in the accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer and other types of leaks. For the past nine years, ALD has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur® magazine’s “Maintenance Products and Services” franchise sector. In February 2008, The Wall Street Journal named ALD to its list of the top 25 high-performing franchises. ALD is dedicated to water conservation, resource protection and the providing of eco-friendly services.

The low water reservoirs in El Paso have caused the Water Utilities officials to ask people to conserve water and fix plumbing and pipe leaks. Every little bit of water conservation helps, and will reduce your high water bills as a bonus.

Dallas, TX (Grassroots Newswire) April 14, 2010 – Bobby, Anne and Will Knell, owners of American Leak Detection Serving the Greater Dallas Area, recently received the Special Recognition – Community Service award during the company’s annual conference. Recognized for their generous support of Jonathan’s House, a haven for abused and neglected children

American Leak Detection’s annual conference took place March 24th – 27th at the Miramonte Spa & Resort in Indian Wells, California. During the four-day event, several franchisees were honored for their milestones during a special awards ceremony.

“It is a great feeling to be honored in front of my fellow franchisees and the entire American Leak Detection team for my hard work and efforts in establishing my local leak detection business,” Bobby said. “Running a business can be challenging, but I thank my colleagues and my customers for their continued support.”

Aside from recognizing award recipients, American Leak Detection invited successful entrepreneurs and motivational speakers to the gathering. Keynote Speaker George Hedley, CSP, owner of a successful commercial construction and real estate development company, led a seminar on how to build a business. George founded and built his business from $0 to $50 million in seven years.

Other experts spoke on a wide variety of topics. Moisture Control, Inc. CEO and Owner Hank Bruflodt spoke to attendees about how his business has been helping solve concrete slab moisture and floor problems for over 10 years. Communication and stress management expert Mary Marcdante spoke about how enthusiasm is the core to great leadership. And, Nancy Friedman, known as the “Telephone Doctor,” held a seminar designed to help owners communicate better with customers.

“Our main goal with this year’s conference was to give our franchisees a wealth of information about how they can build success in the leak detection industry,” said Stan Berenbaum, president of American Leak Detection. “We also wanted to put a spotlight on franchisees like Bobby, Anne and Will Knell, who have really excelled in this business. They are examples of what success is all about.”

American Leak Detection is known as a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. It uses advanced, sophisticated electronic leak detection equipment to fix leaks for all kinds of water systems. According to Anne, the company has found 5,226,578 leaks worldwide since 1974 and counting. American Leak Detection’s primary commitment is to conserve water, the world’s most precious resource.

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May 07, 2009 – Dallas, Texas – In today’s economic climate, saving money has become a priority and quality service is more important than its ever been before. For this reason, American Leak Detection, serving the Greater Dallas and Fort Worth area (http://www.alddfw.com), is premiering a brand new method of repairing pressurized fresh water lines.

Epipe technology, or epoxy pipe lining, is a method in which pressurized plumbing lines can be repaired without incurring a great deal of destruction for homeowners. After all, traditional methods of repair can be destructive and messy. The ePipe method addresses both of those factors with a repair option that will not only fix leaks, but will also prevent future leaks.

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Dallas, Texas – In the wake of the tragic death of 7-year old, Graeme Baker, the Virginia Graeme Pool & Spa Safety Act, directed at all public pool facilities, will go into effect on December 19, 2008. The new law requires all public pools to have an Anti-Vortex drain cover to prevent a tragedy, such as Graeme Baker’s, from happening ever again. American Leak Detection is honored to offer their superior service in the installation of Anti-Vortex drain covers and Anti-Entrapment Drains.

Graeme Baker, grand daughter of former US Secretary of James A Baker lll, died as a result of a powerful spa drain sucking her down and entrapping her underwater. Her preventable death led to federal legislation passed in 2007 that requires all public pools to install and maintain Anti-Vortex drain covers and Anti-Entrapment drains by the end of 2008.

With the majority of public pools in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area planning to make the switch over to the Anti-Vortex, Anti-Entrapment drain in the Spring of 2009, American Leak Detection is at the forefront of this mandated and necessary change, educating themselves on proper installation and maintenance needed to ensure the correct use and functioning of the Anti-Vortex, Anti-Entrapment drains.

As the premier leak detection specialists, American Leak Detection-Dallas/Fort Worth provides a myriad of professional plumbing services and installations, including tankless water heaters, water softeners, garbage disposals, kitchen faucets, septic tanks, vent stacks, hot water circulating pumps and more. Additionally, pool remodeling/replastering services provided include colored plaster, crystal stone exposed pebble finish, waterfalls, weeping walls, flagstone, waterline tile and more.

As the Original Leak Detection Specialists™, American Leak Detection prides itself on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction, quality of work and competitive pricing.
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American Leak Detection-DFW, Inc. the Original Leak Specialists™, is a fully licensed, Texas-based company that guarantees superior-quality results at competitive prices. American Leak Detection’s highly trained technicians use non-invasive methods to perform services from cause and origin investigations to the environmentally friendly trenchless sewer pipe replacement. Selected from over 250 worldwide franchises as franchise-of-the-year in 1997, American Leak Detection was the first to offer advanced electronic leak detection and is the only company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to provide a Home Certification program to assure homebuyers and homeowners that their homes or homes-to-be are leak-free. For more information, please visit www.alddfw.com.