[Maggie Mae]

I noticed a running water sound coming from my bathroom sink. Upon further inspection, I found the hot water line to be hot. The water is hot immediately upon turning the faucet on. It usually takes a minute to get hot. Is this something I need to be concerned with?

[speedball1]

I noticed a running water sound coming from my bathroom sink.

Did you ever locate the source of the running water? Is there a reculating system installed? Any more dewtails? Back to you, Tom

[Maggie Mae]

I have not located any leaks/running water. I don't have a reculating system. The hot water is still coming out very hot as the faucet is turned on. That never happens, usually takes at least a minute to warm up. I have found that the noise (water running) is also coming from my other bathroom sink as well and the water is instantly hot also.

[speedball1]

Let's do some checking. Turn off every thing in your house and go out to the water meter. Is the little pointer moving at all? Let me know, Tom

[jlisenbe]

I notice you say the water is "very hot". Is it noticeably hotter than it used to be?

[Maggie Mae]

Well, got my answer... hot water slab leak. Yippee! Yup, the meter was spinning around even with everything off. This is going to be fun! Is it best to get a plumber or leak detection company for this?

[speedball1]

! Is it best to get a plumber or leak detection company for this?

When I had the same problem I opted to repipe in CPVC. I a warmer climate you can run the main outside and jump in to feed the fixtures band in a colder climate you pipe in the attic and drop down. Good luck, Tom

[Maggie Mae]

Thanks Tom! I believe that's the route we're going go with this. Reroute through the attic. Thanks!

[speedball1]

And thank you foe the update. Good luck , Tom