Shower sounds like it's on after it's off

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Shower sounds like it's on after it's off

Author: Cbus (OH)

After someone takes a shower, it still sounds like water is running behind the shower for a good amount of time (at least an hour). Not dripping, but running, with a sound very similar to what the faucet being on makes. At first, I would think that someone had left the shower slightly on, but no water is dripping at all, and there's definitely some difference between the sound when I have it barely on and the sound when it's fully off.

Any idea what could make it sound like it's still on?

Thank you!

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Re: Shower sounds like it's on after it's off
Author: Fixitangel (NC) I would first check all the toilets. Make sure the fill valves are shutting off before the tank level gets to the top of the overflow tube.
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Re: Shower sounds like it's on after it's off
Author: hj (AZ) Not without being there and doing our own testing.
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Re: Shower sounds like it's on after it's off
Author: Wheelchair (IL) I'd start with the hands on the water meter. Before, during and after the shower. The water meter rarely lies. Best Wishes
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