Tips for Stopping Leaks at Home

Do Everything Possible to Avoid Corrosion

If there is a constant flow of hard water in your area, your plumbing fixtures may have to contend with corrosion. When minerals in hard water interact with plumbing fixtures, they create rust that can weaken and cause leaks in the pipes. If your property has the older copper pipes, then you should upgrade to the PVC piping which is more resistant to rust. The use of a water softener can help in eliminating the harsh minerals in hard water, thus making your plumbing fixtures to last longer.

Avoid the Use of Commercial Drain Cleaners

Using a commercial cleaner to remove a clogged drain is not a long-term solution. Though these harsh chemicals can break up the clogs in the drain, they will also damage the pipes. Most commercial drain cleaners have hydrochloric acid that can weaken plumbing fixtures and eventually cause them to leak. Instead of using the commercial drain cleaners, please contact a certified plumber to use a safer and more effective method like hydro-jetting technology or a plumbing snake to clear the clog.

Reduce Water Pressure Significantly

Increasing water pressure for too long will put unnecessary pressure on your plumbing fixtures. You may want to fill your bathtub quickly to have your bath or fill the pots quickly to cook. You need to use low water pressure most times because the speed and power of high-pressure water are hammering the inside of the pipes. When you turn on the taps to the maximum always, the layers within the pipe will wear off quickly thus creating high risks of damages and leakages. If your water pressure is close to 60 psi or higher, then you should turn it down to about 50 psi.

Contact Us for Leak Detection and Plumbing Upgrade

There is no better time to upgrade your plumbing system by scheduling maintenance repairs and replacement of old, leaky, and corroded plumbing fixtures.

You should also learn to detect leaks before they create bigger issues in your home. Moisture on pips, pooling water, mold growth, sounds of water rushing through the wall and sudden increase in water bills are just a few of such indicators of water leaks. With new eco-friendly plumbing fixtures, you will not only reduce risks of leakages, but you will also reduce water consumption, and lower your water bills.

Once you contact our plumbing technicians, we will be prompt in handling your plumbing situation with the deployment of sophisticated devices to detect leaks. We will also make recommendations on necessary repairs and replacements and give you a decent price quote before embarking on any service. Please give us a call today at Leak Detection of Atlanta, and we will be right there.