The Severity of Leaks in Your Home!

What Are the Precautions to Take When Discovering a Leak in My Home?

Why Small Leaks are Big Problems

Plumbing is a maintenance issue which many homeowners attempt to ignore or partially repair on their own in an attempt to save a little money. Unfortunately, when it comes to water leaks, trying to save a few dollars now, can lead to spending hundreds of additional dollars in the future. Plumbing problems are nothing to ignore and they are definitely something which requires professional attention. We can help with our plumbing services.

What Should I Do When I Find a Leak?

As soon as a leak is detected you need to immediately turn off the water to your entire house. Next, call your plumber to get assistance as quickly as possible. While you wait, try to dry up the area as much as possible. Towel-dry any standing water and use a fan to help any water which has soaked into the floor or walls to evaporate. This will help to reduce the amount of water damage.

Why is it Important to Fix a Leak?

Unless you enjoy living in a home with an out-of-control mold and mildew issue, every leak needs to be fixed. Leaks, even small ones, can travel great distances through floors and within walls. This can lead to extensive wood rot, destroy insulation and short out electrical circuits. In addition, pests like carpenter ants are drawn to wet, rotted wood. If not addressed, the entire structural integrity of your home could eventually be at risk.

Another reason to consider small leaks seriously is because they are a waste of water. If you are on a municipal water system, your bill will be higher than normal. If you have a well, you are running the risk of letting it run too low, especially during a dry spell.

Why Can I Not Fix it on My Own?

Unless you are very skilled, you risk of making the damage worse. It is not uncommon for people to think they know where a leak is, open a wall to repair it and then realize the problem is somewhere else. This can lead to undamaged areas now needing to be repaired and the broken pipe still leaking.

There really is no such thing as a small leak. Even the smallest amount of water can lead to bigger problems over time. Addressing the problem immediately is the only way to guarantee the leak will be stopped permanently.

Serving your Montgomery community everyday. For leak detection assistance, Call Cole Plumbing at (334) 458-9413 today for reliable plumbing services.