Busy day here that started with Smith & Keene calling early to say their plumber called in sick and no one was coming. Our "GUY", Steve, had recommended Just Plumbing and Les called them. They were here in less than two hours. Very nice guys, clean uniforms, professional, and seemed to know what they were doing.
They brought in their equipment and testing tools. Couldn't find any evidence of leaks or problems. The water meter out at the curb wasn't spinning. They told us if there was a leak it would be going like crazy. They checked all areas, and at one point even said it was possible that a natural spring had formed. I asked if that happened often in our area and they said "more often than you would think". (it has now been decided a spring is not the problem) They left and came back with more, different, very loud equipment. It seems like the leak is somewhere in the water line from the hot water heater. Our cold lines seem to be okay. So for now, we turn the line on when we need hot water for showers, and then turn it back off. Then clean up any water that has come up through the carpet. But we still don't know where the leak is or if there is more than one.
Tomorrow they are coming with more equipment and putting nitrogen into the line with some other testing tools and hopefully will find out where they need to work. We have pretty much accepted that something is going to get torn up and a mess is going to be made. And new carpet will be purchased when this is over. And that is why Fall cleaning is off my to-do list now! This whole experience is a process of elimination.
So that is how we are here. Les is watching the Browns' game. I just finished some desk work.
I'll keep you posted. Life is still great! Stay safe. And God Bless America!
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