Tips to Stop Leaks at Home

If you ever thought of plumbing leaks damaging your home, you will become nervous and do everything possible to stop them. Preventive maintenance is one sure way of putting a stop to possible plumbing leaks and if you suspect leaks or need a full plumbing inspection, please contact the expert plumbing technicians at Leak Detection of Atlanta.

Avoid Corrosion by All Means

Perhaps the most important step in avoiding plumbing leaks is to take necessary steps against corrosion. If for instance, hard water flows through your pipe, you need to use water softeners to ensure the hard water doesn’t cause damages to the plumbing fixtures. Minerals in hard water will interact with the inner components of plumbing components causing rusts and weakening the pipes to create leaks. If you still rely on the old copper pipes, you should contact expert technicians to upgrade to PVCs which is resistant to corrosion to a large extent. You should also request a water softener treatment to help remove the hardness of water by eliminating minerals, thus making your plumbing system last longer.

Other Tips and Ideas to Stop Leaks at Home

Avoid the Commercial Drain Cleaners

Clogged drains can create a big pain but using harsh commercial drain cleaners is never a good solution to such clogs. Those commercial drain cleaners will break up the clogs and at the same time attack your pipes, thus causing leaks. Commercial drain cleaners are known to contain a high amount of hydrochloric acid, which can eventually cause leaks in plumbing. Instead of using commercial drain cleaners, please contact expert technicians to use hydro-jetting or snake methods to clean your drain.

Reduce Water Pressure

You need to avoid putting too much strain on your plumbing system by allowing the water pressure to stay high. High water pressure is convenient because it allows you to have access to a quick shower and you can fill your pots quickly when cooking. The high speed and great strength of water that hammers the inside of pipes at high pressure can wear away the inner layers. the continuous wearing away of inner layers as a result of high-water pressure will eventually lead to hidden and visible leaks. You should check your water pressure constantly and bring it down if it is higher than 50 PSI.

Learn to Detect Leaks

Finding leaks is an important step you must take to prevent or stop leaks in your plumbing system. Some of the commonest signs of leaks are pooling of water, the appearance of moisture on the pipes, mold growth and increasing water bills. The sound of water rushing through the walls of the home may also signify water leak. Certain leaks are hidden and may not be detected unless you consult expert plumbers. Keep in mind that the earlier you detect leaks the faster you can stop or prevent them from ruining your home. Please contact us at Leak Detection of Atlanta for water leak detection and repairs and we will be there to help you out.