Hello World! Welcome Friends! When faucets and anything else in the home are in working order, householders don’t tend to think much about them other than giving them a thorough clean every so often.
The trouble with any internal plumbing is that it doesn’t last forever. At some point, internal pipes can become corroded, and they might result in leaks. Faucets can also leak around seals or other joints.
If you’re lucky, the problem is immediately visible and easy enough to fix. However, what happens if your kitchen develops a leak but you’re unsure of the source?
You might even hear the sound of dripping coming from somewhere, and puddles of water may mysteriously appear at random parts of your kitchen floor!
Check out these tips and tricks to help you identify, control, and repair the source of leaks in the kitchen:
Shut Off the Main Water Valve
If you’ve got a leak in your kitchen and you know it’s clean mains water rather than wastewater, the first thing to do is locate your mains water safety valve and shut it off.
Doing so will stop incoming water from continuing to leak and wreaking even more havoc in your kitchen.
You may need a wrench or pair of pliers to close the valve if it’s stiff or the handle has broken.
Mop Up the Mess
Once you’ve isolated your mains water supply, you’ll need to clear up the mess caused by it. You may be lucky and find you’ve only got a slight puddle to contend with, and it hasn’t caused any damage to your kitchen.
However, it might be an extreme case of water damage, and you’ll likely need some help from your local water damage restoration company. In any event, clearing up the mess sooner rather than later will ensure the problem doesn’t magnify.
Look For Visible Leaks
When you have spent some time cleaning up any pools of water from your kitchen leak, you will need to identify the source of your watery woes.
Thankfully, kitchen plumbing is reasonably straightforward, and you shouldn’t have much trouble locating the source. The potential culprits include:
- Seals and joins around faucets and mains water supply pipes;
- Wastewater traps;
- Connections to appliances like dishwashers and washing machines.
Check Concealed Plumbing For Leaks
You may also need to check for leaks in concealed plumbing. Usually, all you need to do is pull out or unscrew access panels to gain access to any concealed plumbing.
Carry Out Any Required Repairs
Finally, when you’ve identified the source of your water leaks, you’ll need to get any required repair work carried out. If you’re a keen DIYer, you could do the work yourself; alternatively, get a plumbing contractor to fix the problem for you.
Conclusion
The above tips and tricks will help you deal with any kitchen leaks, whether they are from the mains water or waste pipes. If you’re in any doubt at any stage of your checks or remediation, contact a qualified plumber for assistance.
Good luck!
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