All Forum Posts by: Mario Morales

@John Warren would you be comfortable doing this in the basement where it might potentially flood?

 You know, after I told the tenants that I was checking the meter every day, and the toilet got fixed, were back to 450 gls a day or. Something was off and it could of been the meter, or my tenants doing something. Who knows, unsolved mystery, I cant figure it out.

 Thanks, I did, and out of 4 toilets were running, i checked the meter every day and there was a stretch of 4 days where there was a 2 K in water usage a day, fixed the toilet, now were at 400 gl a day, but not sure that was enough to do that.

 I'm just grateful that you replied  "Yeah you know me!" , I was starting to worry that no one got it...

@Paul De Luca thanks for the response. Just got a follow up question have you ever had to replace a piece in the middle of the floor? Is that a big project? Do you have to take everything apart?

Hi everyone —

I’m considering installing Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring—primarily in rental properties—and I’d love to hear about your real-world experiences. A few things I'm particularly curious about:

• Durability & wear: How well has LVP held up under daily use, especially with pets, rentals, or heavy foot traffic?

• Brands or product lines you've liked (or disliked): Which ones stood the test of time, and any you wouldn’t recommend?

• Installation notes: Did you use click-lock, glue-down, or floating installations? Any issues with subfloor prep?

• Rental-specific feedback: Did tenants notice it? Was it easy to maintain or replace when needed?

Would appreciate any insights or anecdotes you have—whether you loved it, loathed it, or anything in between. Thanks in advance!

 So I've had a coin washer for years and I track the amount of loads per month based on the revenue and it seems normal. About 70 loads a month on average

 Its actual :(

Thank you everyone, I am having professional plumber come out this week to look. He charges $500 for the first hour, he'll be inspecting alll 4 units and will fix on the spot if the leak is found. I feel its pricy but I cant find a reliable company that will work in chicago and have the leak detection services. They're all in burbs and dont come out to chicago. My math is $500 versus an extra thousand every billing period. Usual bimonthly bill is $500, this time it was $1500 (750 a month)

This morning I tried to get to the bottom of my insane water bill.

• Shut off the main water supply to my 3-unit building.

• Checked the meter — it stayed completely still.

• Turned the water back on — meter started moving right away, so it’s working fine.

Here’s the history: my water bill used to be about $475/month. Then it suddenly jumped to $700. I called the city, and they came out and installed a brand-new meter. After that, it went down slightly to $500… but now my latest bill is a whopping $1,500.

From my test this morning, it seems there’s no leak between the street and the building — the extra usage is happening inside. One unit has 1 tenant (rarely home), the second has 4 tenants, and the third has 5 — but the total usage is way above normal.

Has anyone dealt with something like this? How did you figure out which unit or appliance was causing the spike?