How To Prevent Plumbing Leaks

One of the things many homeowners don’t want to deal with is leaks. This means they have to know the source of the problem then repair it. There are two main types of leaks that many homeowners deal with.

The first is costly leaks. They are less noticeable and detecting them can be hard because it is slow. They are referred to as costly leaks because if they are not dealt with, they are going to cost you a lot in water bills over time.

When a slow leak is not detected and addressed quickly enough, it can easily cause the other type of leak.

Catastrophic leaks are those that happen because of sudden events such as a rupture of the water heater or a pipe burst. They can end up causing a lot of damage to your walls and floors.

Our main goal here at Plumbing Emergency Columbus is helping our customers to deal with any problems that might come up. Below are some great ways of evading costly issues caused by leaks.

Checking Your Appliances for Leaks
The components of your appliances age. One example is when the seals are broken. Water connectors usually have seals applied when installing the appliances. When the appliance is used for many years, the seals start breaking or wearing down, and this leads to leaks.

A good way of preventing such problems is by checking the seals regularly. Some of the appliances to check out for include the dishwasher, washing machine, toilets, refrigerator, and water heater.

Keeping Your Sink in Check
It is common to notice the underneath of the sink being wet from time to time. it is a good idea to check regularly the area to ensure there are no leaks developing from the components.

Leaks that happen in this area can be easy to fix. However, if the leak is from the garbage disposal, you should not try to fix it without the help of a professional because it is a little complex. There are times when the garbage disposal needs to be replaced, but an expert has to check it out and determine whether that should be the case.

Follow the proper precautions if you want to avoid wearing out your garbage disposal unit. Some of them include;

• Do not put food items like bread, rice, nuts, seeds, bones, grease and oil, eggshells, and fruits down the disposal. These items are not good for the disposal because it wears down the grinding mechanism, damages the seals, or even clog the disposal.
• You should not put non-foo items such as napkins and paper towels in the disposal
• Running cold water before and after you run it. This will help you ensure the foods have been dislodged and the residual fats or oils have been removed so it doesn’t congeal the inside of the disposal.

Plumbing System Leak Detection

Monitoring your plumbing system is one of the easiest ways of avoiding damage caused by leaks It can be tricky to detect leaks, so it is a good idea to get the help of an experienced plumber. They have the right tools and skills needed to detect and fix any plumbing problem you might be having. Doing it yourself can make things worse because you will keep assuming everything is well while it isn’t.

We use video pipe inspection techniques to get a good view of the inside of your plumbing system. This is why detection of issues ass pinhole leaks are easier. They can detect issues that cannot be detected from the outside.

It is hard to find such leaks because they are very small. With time, they can start corroding the pipes around them if they are not dealt with.

You need to have your plumbing system checked after every year or two, but the best is to have regular inspections done. If you have noticed a change in water pressure or water bills, then you need to have your plumbing system checked.

An automatic water shut-off system is another great tool you can use. The device is going to detect water by monitoring the floor and the water flowing within the pipes. If water rises above a certain level, the water supply is shut-off.

Give us a call so we can determine whether an automatic shut off system is ideal for your home.

Keeping Leak Catastrophes at Bay
There are some measures you can take to make sure you are protected from leaks. Early detection and regular maintenance are some of the most important measures.

Give us a call so we can provide leak detection service and talk to an expert plumber about steps you can take to avoid disasters before they happen.