Now, put your ears to work. Stand still in a quiet room and just listen. Do you hear a soft drip, drip, drip? Or maybe a faint hissing sound? That’s the leak talking to you, like a ghost in a cartoon, but way more annoying. Follow that sound the way you’d follow a crumb trail in a forest.
The Toilet’s Little Secret
Believe it or not, toilets are the biggest water-wasters in most homes. They hide leaks like a teenager hides snacks. Try this: put a few drops of food coloring in the tank (not the bowl!). Wait ten minutes without flushing. If color shows up in the bowl, you’ve got a silent leak. It’s like the toilet burped a colorful secret—and now you know.
Water Softener Maintenance: Ultimate Guide to Longevity & Performance
