Water Leaks and burst Pipes

Don’t pour your money down the drain!  Help to save Sydney’s most precious resource WATER!  Dr.DRiP Sydney Plumbers offer a variety of water saving tips and techniques.

Finding water leaks can save you water, which means saving money on water and sewer bills. Follow these easy steps to determine if you have a leak in a domestic or a sprinkler irrigation system.

Through use of sophisticated detection techniques our technicians will first discover the source of the problem, provide you with either a verbal or written summary of the investigation findings and then place our trades people on site to implement the agreed solution.

Every day, there are many simple things we can do around the home to save our most precious resource - water, help the environment and save money!

• Check for leaks - in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses is an easy way to reduce water wastage. Remember, one leaking tap can waste more than 2,000 litres per month.
• Installing water efficient taps - this is a great, inexpensive way to cut your water usage without you even noticing the difference.  Tap aerators is also a great way for restricted flow on your tap.
• Install a dishwasher - Automatic dishwashers can use up to 40 litres of water per load. By using a dishwasher with at least a 3 star/AAA rating, you can get this figure down to 18 litres per load and still get the kind of sparkling clean dishes you're used to.
• Install one of the latest 3 star/AAA rating showerheads. It will still provide a great shower and will save around 10 litres of water a minute. They also save you energy costs, as you'll use less hot water.
• Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage. Check your water meter when all fixtures are turned off and if your water meter dial is spinning when you're not using anything - call Dr. DRiP Sydney as you may have a water leak. Click here for our contact details

A major burst pipe - a relatively common plumbing problem - and a gushing flow of water in a fairly obvious location, water leak detection is not the difficult part, it is more a matter of ceasing the flow, and then to fix or replace the split. A not so obvious leaking pipe can water damage your property and furniture.  Let the experts find the source of the broken water pipe and fix it immediately.