These Plumbing Tips Can Put an End to Plumbing Leaks!

You probably don’t give much thought to your plumbing until you’ve suffered damage from an emergency water leak, and then you are eager to prevent that from happening again.

Rest assured, simply by following this plumbing maintenance plan, you can avoid almost all household leaks, along with the cost and the headache that goes with the damage.

These are the tips that our Toronto, ON plumbers think are most effective:

What you Need to Know About Corrosion

Your plumbing is vulnerable to rust which will cause leaks. Test your water’s PH levels. If it is out of balance, that can add to your water’s corrosive tendencies.

You can take care of that with a water softener. If you see signs of rust on the outside of the pipes or mineral deposits, along with discoloration in your water.

When you see this happening, chances are the corrosion is pretty advanced and you may want to replace your pipes. If your plumbing is older or made of copper, it’s an opportunity to replace your pipes with PVC.

Lower Water Pressure

To ensure you stay in good health, you take your blood pressure at regular intervals, right? You’ve got to do the same with your water pressure.

If it is elevated, it will cause undue strain on your plumbing and force leaks. Ideally, you should aim to have it in the 50-60 psi range.

Incidentally, putting in a low-flow showerhead doesn’t lower your water pressure, but it does make your shower work more efficiently and help to save you money.

Why You Shouldn’t Use Commercial Clog Removers

What’s the harm of pouring a bottle of commercial clog remover down your drain to get rid of a stubborn clog? Lots of harm, as it turns out.

The acid that eats through the clog also attacks the pipe walls, which can cause leaks. Using a plumbing snake is a better alternative.

The corkscrew tip will work its way through the clog without harmful chemicals.

How to Find Leaks

You are smart to try to find leaks before they have a chance to really cause water damage. Look for condensation or dripping water on your pipes.

Open up cabinets under sinks and look for signs of water damage. Replace your washing machine hoses every 5-7 years and put a drip pan underneath just in case the hoses rupture.

Outside, make sure hose bibs aren’t leaking. Clear gutters seasonally and make sure that downspouts are clear, so water goes away from your home.