15 Ways to Detect a Plumbing Leak UNDER a Slab Foundation

Covering all the different ways to detect a plumbing leak under a slab foundation. The order of plumbing leak detection methods shared in this video goes from the most obvious to hard to detect. Some of these methods tell you WHERE a leak is present and others only tell you that ONE EXISTS.

Also, admittedly, some are over the top and if you don’t have a pool forming in your front yard, you are probably carving the Grand Canyon under your house, but hey, these are all legitimate ways of detecting a supply plumbing leak under a slab foundation and they really do happen.

0:00 Intro / Caveats
0:50 Method #1: Check Plumbing Beyond the Water Heater
1:25 Method #2: Check Water Main at Entry Point
2:07 Method #3: Pet Detection
2:24 Method #4: Feel the Floor for Warm Spots
2:44 Method #5: Water Heater Keeps Running
2:54 Method #6: Cold Showers
3:07 Method #7: Drop in Water Pressure
3:17 Method #8: Popped Tiles / Soggy Carpet
4:12 Method #9: Musty/Mildew Smell
4:31 Method #10: Foundation Movement
5:04 Method #11: Keep Tabs on Your Water Bill
5:26 Method #12: Test with Water Meter Leak Detector
5:42 Method #13: Test with Water Pressure Gauge
5:57 Method #14: Install Water Monitor + Shutoff System
6:30 Method #15: Call a Plumber
7:10 Why Water Manifolds Rock
7:40 Why Water Monitors Rock
7:58 Get Fixed ASAP Before Foundation Problems Appear

DISCLAIMER / HONESTY POLICY: The links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not obligated to do so, but it does fund these videos in hopes of helping you protect your home and there is no additional charge to you.

DISCLAIMER #2: This Phyn Plus unit was given to my by Phyn. This is not a paid sponsorship and outside of the review videos, but this is the type of information I would have liked to see before installing our first water monitor and shutoff system. Also, this kind of information is necessary to properly compare Flo and Phyn in an upcoming video.

OUR GO-TO PLUMBING LEAK DEBUGGING/PREVENTION PRODUCTS
○ Phyn Plus (10% off Phyn) - https://www.phyn.com/plus-smart-water-assistant/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Margaret10 enter discount code "Margaret10" (but without the quotes) at checkout
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○ Phyn Smart Water Sensors - https://www.phyn.com/smart-water-sensor/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=margaretr
○ Cheap, Yet VERY Effective Water Pressure Gauge - https://amzn.to/3iX50Sz
○ Aquor’s House Hydrant - https://amzn.to/3fmeSTX
○ Wyze Cams - https://amzn.to/3vXZ2IL --I have V2's with this economical SD card https://amzn.to/2PvxxG9, but the V3 is out now and night vision is much improved: https://amzn.to/3dvctHV

VIDEOS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
○ Advantages of a Water Manifold vs a Truck & Branch Plumbing System - https://youtu.be/Hm40VzOthx0
○ What to Expect Before, During & After Foundation Repairs - https://youtu.be/clvI0Ho3Gsc
○ Water Pressure Gauge Unboxing - https://youtu.be/jaBCKZGN13A

RELATED PLAYLISTS:
○ All About Phyn Plus (unboxing, install & testing) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzio78R2Y1xmFsNYxa93fIU9ObTcwchlw
○ All About Flo by Moen (unboxing, install & testing) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzio78R2Y1xnD6HOjhSxcIr1RvUySdJXK
○ Leak Detection - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzio78R2Y1xnNOr1Hv2UCVAZsWF0X-S2L

BLOG POSTS FOR MORE INFORMATION:
○ Initial Flo by Moen Review - https://www.justneedspaint.com/prevent-water-damage-24-7-365-a-flo-by-moen-review/
○ Continued Flo by Moen Review - https://www.justneedspaint.com/flo-by-moen-quirks-a-running-review/
○ Water Monitoring Systems: Flo & Phyn - https://www.justneedspaint.com/protect-your-home-from-plumbing-leaks/

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