Prevention is the best medicine for your household plumbing system, so give us a call here at Five Star Plumbing so we can come out and check the system to make sure everything is okay. We will address any wear and tear we find in your plumbing system. This maintenance work helps prevent plumbing leaks. Let’s talk about the common causes of plumbing leaks below.
Water Connector Seals/Appliances
Your water appliances, such as the washer and dishwasher, have seals where the hoses screw into the water supply. These seals can wear down over time and cause a plumbing leak. The appliances themselves can also wear down and leak. One example is water leaking out of your dishwasher door.
Deep-Rooted Clogs in the Plumbing System
Deep-rooted clogs in the plumbing system can build up inside the pipes and damage them. Once the pipes burst, you will have a household plumbing leak. Unfortunately, you may not realize that the pipe has burst until such time as you see water pooling above the ground or stains on your ceiling or floors.
Old and Corroded Plumbing Pipes
If you live in an older home with its original plumbing system, you likely have corroded pipes. As the rust eats away at the plumbing pipes, they will eventually develop holes through which the water will leak. Consider installing a new plumbing system into your home that is safer and free of lead.
Old and Damaged Plumbing Pipe Connectors
The connectors that hold the plumbing pipes together are the weakest point in your household plumbing. Also called pipe joints, these plumbing parts will go bad before the pipes do and cause a leak in the plumbing system at the pipe connection. These plumbing leaks can also be invisible until you see ground saturation or water stains inside your home. Your water bill may also increase exponentially.
Extremely High Water Pressure
One thing that can cause the plumbing joints to start leaking is excessively high water pressure. It might feel good to get a massage inside the shower, but the high water pressure can actually damage your plumbing and cause it to start leaking. Install a water pressure regulator if you need one in your home.
Damage to the System By Tree Roots
Tree roots can easily damage your plumbing system. In fact, they can damage your concrete driveway, walkways, and patios. It’s important to plant trees away from your home’s foundation and your plumbing system’s main sewer line to avoid tree root damage as the trees grow.
Call Five Star Plumbing in San Antonio, TX, today if you suspect that you have a plumbing leak in your household plumbing system. We will find it and fix it.
