Hello World! Welcome Friends! Picture the scene.
You’re walking through your home early in the morning. It is still dark outside, but you’re not turning the light on so you don’t wake up your family. Suddenly, you feel something wet underneath your foot, and there is a huge puddle in the hallway.
Yet, before you engage panic mode and wake everyone up, let’s try to focus on where the leak comes from. Thankfully, there are plenty of 24/7 emergency plumbing service businesses you can reach to sort out the issue. However, if you want to speed things up, it can be helpful to figure out where the problem is. In some cases, you may be pleased to know that you can even fix it yourself!
You’ve Traced Back the Leak to your Water Appliances
Perhaps, you’ve installed a new dishwasher or washing machine recently. Your washer needs to connect to the water pipes for supply and evacuation. If you notice a leak forming underneath the dishwasher, chances are the pipes got disconnected at the back. Thankfully, it’s an easy fix. The supply or drain hose typically needs a plastic connector. These are inexpensive to replace. But, more often than not, they can move if they have not been secured tightly. In other words, it’s a relatively easy fix that doesn’t require plumbing assistance.
The Leak is Coming from Underneath the Toilet/Shower/Bath
This could also be a connector problem, which is easy to check. You can experience it after a bathroom remodel. Unfortunately, for high-use appliances, such as the shower or toilet, a crack in the plumbing or in the water tank (for the toilet) is likely to develop over time. Once you’ve identified the location of the leak, you can reach out to a professional plumber for advice and repair. In some instances, parts of your bathroom plumbing and appliances might need replacing.
The Faucet Doesn’t Fully Close
A leaking faucet is irritating. Typically, it would only cause a dripping noise. But, depending on the position of the faucet, you might wake up to an unexpected puddle! The mechanism inside the faucet might be broken, at which point it becomes necessary to replace it. Normal wear and tear can affect its functions. However, if you can’t turn the tap off, you have a constant stream of running water rather than a dripping issue. In other words, it’s hard not to notice!
If you live in an area with hard water, limescale buildup could prevent the faucet from fulfilling its function. Traditional faucet designs are easy to take apart from cleaning. However, if you have a modern design, you may need to replace the whole tap. Besides, you should also consider adding a hard water filter to prevent future limescale issues from ruining your appliances.
You Have a Leak Inside the Wall or in the Ceiling
There is no time to waste: Identify the source of the leak. A ceiling leak means your roof is damaged. If you live in an apartment, it’s time to talk to the neighbor who lives above you. Similarly, a wall leak could also be connected to the neighbors on your floor. In a house, a leak in the wall is caused by water infiltration, either from a broken pipe inside the wall or from a crack inside the exterior wall.
The bottom line, leaks can appear for a variety of reasons. While they can be worrying, they are often caused by benign issues that can be fixed easily by a professional or yourself.
Click the links below for any posts you have missed:
Genius Ways To Make Your Home More Private
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Why It’s Important to Have a High Quality Roof
How to Have a Home That You Love
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