No good comes from minor water leaks. What may seem like a harmless drip can turn into water damage, high utility bills, mold, and even a flood if not stopped in time. If a minor water leak goes unaddressed, a larger plumbing repair might be in the near future. Let’s look at some facts…it is estimated that 10% of residential homes have minor water leaks which can waste 90 gallons or more water every day. In addition to wasting water, minor water leaks can cost 10% more in water bills.
Here are three common areas to watch in your home for leaks:
Dripping Faucet
This is one of the easier leaks to see. As soon as you notice that a faucet is continuously dripping or leaking water at the base of the fixture, it is time to get these checked out by your Greenville plumber, Premier Plumbing. A dripping faucet is generally caused by a worn faucet washer or gasket and can increase your water bill as well as a lot of wasted water.
Leaking Toilet
This can be a little trickier to notice if you have a leak in your toilet. One way to check is by placing food coloring into the tank of the toilet. After you placed food coloring in the tank let it sit for a few minutes. When you return check to see if the food coloring has moved to the bowl of the toilet. If so, you now know you have a leak. This is usually a simple repair for a Greenville licensed plumber, Premier Plumbing.
Dripping Showerhead
A dripping showerhead can be a bit more serious than a dripping faucet or leaking toilet. You may decide to try and tighten the connection between the showerhead and the pipe stem to stop the leak. If that doesn’t seem to be fixing the leak, call your licensed Greenville plumber, Premier Plumbing.
You may be able to diagnose some plumbing issues and minor water leaks yourself. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry if you think your residential property or business has a water leak or plumbing issue. Waste no time and email or call us today at (864) 444-6570 to schedule an appointment!
