Top Causes Of Water Leaks In Homes

Water Leaks are very common in homes, but they can be troublesome. Some leaks require you to hire a professional plumber, other leaks can be treated with DIY style. One thing for sure, maintaining your plumbing system will prolong its life and will cause you less of an inconvenience in the long run. As busy homeowners, plumbing maintenance is often ignored, and pipes eventually corrode and leak thus resulting in extensive repairs.

We have compiled a list of the top causes of water leaks in homes:

faucet-dripping

Faucets/showers/toilets

These plumbing fixtures are the most susceptible to leaking because of their moving parts and wear and tear. Toilets may take the longest to leak, but the faucets and shower heads have very low life expectancy. Once the drips start coming, get them replaced. This is where you need a professional.

Rusting

rusted pipe

Older plumbing fixtures and older pipes can rust, which in turn cause leaks that require a professional. If small plumbing fixtures are rusted, it’s easier to replace them manually. Steel pipes which are mostly underground or within your walls, when become rusty will require a professional. The newer PVC pipes have no danger of being rusted because of their material.

Corrosion

pipe corrosion

A basic chemical reaction can cause erosion and is one of the types of common corrosion found in homes. Water quality and age of pipes and/or plumbing fixtures can also cause corrosion and once you have corrosion in any part of your plumbing, it will only get worse, and need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Cracks

cracked pipe

The new pipes today rarely crack, but at times, they do, and need to be changed right away. The older pipes have higher chances of leaking due to their materials, or roots that had made their way within them and cause them to eventually crack. For these pipes, they need to be replaced all together as trying to repair them may cause more problems.

Pipe Joints

leaking elbow

For this type of leak, you would need a professional, because unfortunately these joints are deep within your walls and unless you see some property damage, you would not know if there is a problem. If you experience any of these leaks within your home, don’t hesitate to call us and we’ll get it fixed the best and quickest way possible.

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