Hi,
I have underfloor heating in place with geothermal heating system the past 6 years,working very well.
About 2 months ago, there was a loud noise out of the blue "like a large book being dropped to the floor", I did wonder at the time if one of the pipes had burst but as there was no sign of water on the ground afterwards, I didn't think anymore about it.
Recently, the county council have been checking water meters in the areas for possible leaks and they believe I have a fairly substantial one according to the water usage.
I have checked the meter with the stopcock to the house off and the water meter stops so it looks like I have an indoor leak unfortunately.
There are no signs of leaking within the house but I am very worried that the loud bang I heard a couple of months ago was now a burst pipe.
There are tiles throughout the ground floor wher the bang was heard, my son was sitting right over and felt a little vibration.
Sorry so longwinded but I was wondering if anyone could offer their opinions please. I'm reluctant to contact the contractor who installed the heating system so I would be grateful if there was anyway of checking if there is a leak and how would I go about that.
Also, how would it be possible for pipes to burst after only six years?, they were laid according to instructions and are laid in concrete screed and left undisturbed since.
I know I will probably have to contact the contractor at some stage but I would prefer to have as much information as possible before hand.
Any help greatly appreciated.
I have underfloor heating in place with geothermal heating system the past 6 years,working very well.
About 2 months ago, there was a loud noise out of the blue "like a large book being dropped to the floor", I did wonder at the time if one of the pipes had burst but as there was no sign of water on the ground afterwards, I didn't think anymore about it.
Recently, the county council have been checking water meters in the areas for possible leaks and they believe I have a fairly substantial one according to the water usage.
I have checked the meter with the stopcock to the house off and the water meter stops so it looks like I have an indoor leak unfortunately.
There are no signs of leaking within the house but I am very worried that the loud bang I heard a couple of months ago was now a burst pipe.
There are tiles throughout the ground floor wher the bang was heard, my son was sitting right over and felt a little vibration.
Sorry so longwinded but I was wondering if anyone could offer their opinions please. I'm reluctant to contact the contractor who installed the heating system so I would be grateful if there was anyway of checking if there is a leak and how would I go about that.
Also, how would it be possible for pipes to burst after only six years?, they were laid according to instructions and are laid in concrete screed and left undisturbed since.
I know I will probably have to contact the contractor at some stage but I would prefer to have as much information as possible before hand.
Any help greatly appreciated.