Water meters are accurate when working, but age and damage can cause a misread. Knowing the signs helps you question a strange bill.
The accuracy
Water meters are tested for the accuracy, and they hold it for many years. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the meter is the trusted measure.
The age
An old meter can slow or drift, and the utility replaces them on a schedule. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the replacement is the maintenance.
The damage
A damaged meter can misread, and a visible crack is the sign. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the damage is worth reporting.
The bill spike
A sudden bill spike with no use change is worth the call. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the utility can check the read.
The test
A leak check with the meter still can rule out the house-side leak. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the still meter is the test.
The request
A meter accuracy test can be requested from the utility. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rockford, the request is the option.
The call
Question the read with the facts. Call 888-217-3585 and Rockford Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Rockford pro for the leak check.
Plumbing in Rockford: what to know
In Rockford, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Winnebago County — from Loves Park, Machesney Park and Belvidere to ZIP codes like 61104, 61108, 61107 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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