How to know if your AC has a refrigerant leak?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Refrigerant is a vital part of the air conditioner system for your home or business. Although it should never have to be refilled, it is responsible for moving heat from one place to another. Refrigerant is a chemical compound that changes from a liquid to a gas as it moves throughout a central air […]
The real costs of hidden water, sewer, air and gas leaks
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Leaks of any kind can be a tricky thing for home and business owners. Part of the issue with leaks is that they can happen in many locations and for different reasons. There are basically two categories of leaks. The ones that are visible to the naked eye, and the ones that are not […]
Finding leaks in your hydronic snowmelt heating system
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] What causes a snowmelt system to leak? Hydronic snowmelt systems are a convenient and non-corrosive way to keep your driveway, parking lot, or sidewalk free of ice and snow. For those who may not know, a hydronic snowmelt system is a series of closed-loop tubing that goes under concrete slabs around your home […]
Locating a Leak in a Water Main
Case Study: Locating a 24-Inch Water Main Leak and Saving Taxpayers $40,000 TL;DR: How We Found the Leak Without Destroying the Street The Problem: A hidden leak in a massive 24-inch municipal water main located beneath a busy intersection (5600 West and 3100 South). The Traditional (Flawed) Solution: “Dig and pray” exploratory excavation, causing severe […]
Avoiding plumbing and water leaks during winter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah is a hard state to live in when it comes to indoor plumbing. Winter is an especially difficult time of year due to our large temperature fluctuations. In a matter of 48 hours outside temperatures can go from 60 degrees down to 10 degrees and back up again. This constant heating and cooling will […]
How to detect a water main or sewer leak
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] How to detect a water main or sewer leak. As a home or business owner being able to see the warning signs of a leak in your water main or sewer main can save you from catastrophic damage. We wanted to write a quick article showing some simple ways that allow almost every […]
Everything you need to know about helium leak detection
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]At Utah Leak Locate we understand one important rule. To get the best results you need the best technicians with the best equipment. As such we are happy to announce that we can now offer helium leak detection services as part of our already extensive line of work. So what is helium leak detection […]
How to Prevent a Leak During Winter.
How to Determine if you Have an Underground Leak?
Fact-Checked & Authored By: The Lead Diagnostic Specialists at Utah Leak Detection (Serving Utah ith 20+ Years of Commercial and Residential Expertise) While a dripping faucet or a running toilet is easy to spot, underground utility failures are entirely different. These hidden issues silently erode your property’s foundation, destroy your landscaping, and drain your wallet. […]
Finding a Leak in Sandy Utah
Sandy is a fantastic place to live and do business, stretching from the bustling commercial districts near State Street up to the beautiful, snowy foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. But whether you own an older home near the Historic Sandy district or manage a newer commercial facility, plumbing and utility failures can happen. When it […]