Top 5 Reasons for Leaky Pipes
A plumbing repair service is most often needed when something is leaking in your home. Leaky pipes require a good inspection from professional plumber since it may be evident in other parts of your home. As they say, an ounce of prevention is way better than a pound of cure.
- Gaps and crevices. When a nail or a screw comes loose from it’s hole, this will create a gap where water can eventually seep out. Crevices and gaps where items previously seal it tight are one of the major reasons why leaky pipes abound.
- Cracks. Cracks due to some form of damage, whether from natural calamities, applied force or accidents can cause major damage to your pipes, which would then require the to call us.
- Rust and corrosion. For steel pipes, rust and corrosion is one of its classic enemies. Since water naturally flows through your pipes, eventually the rust proof coating is corroded and rust forms. This weakens the structure and paves the way for cracking in the pipes.
- Extreme temperature. When an extreme change in temperature happens, like when it is snowing outside and a sudden burst of very hot water flows through your pipes, the PVC pipes can suddenly crack open, resulting to a major water issue.
- High pressure. Along with extreme changes in temperature, high pressure from a sudden flow of water or water buildup due to a big clog can force a pipe open, especially if you are using PVC pipes.
If any of the above-mentioned issues are haunting you give us a call right away, we are a reliable plumbing service. Feel free to give us a call 24 hr a day.
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