Residential Leak Detection and Repair

Leaks can occur at any time and may be caused by a wide range of problems. Some leaks are easy to spot; water leaks in ceilings leave stains or discoloration, or a leaking faucet may drip, but learning how to determine a plumbing leak location somewhere else can prove to be more difficult. Often leaks can be practically invisible. A water heater leak in the bottom of the heater may leak straight into a drain or a leaking toilet base may soak straight into a wood floor. If left unattended, a leak can cause major damage and even jeopardize the structural integrity of your house.

HOW TO DETERMINE A PLUMBING LEAK

Residential leak detection and repair is often a simple task of keeping your eyes and ears open, and water leak detection often occurs simply because you've trained yourself to spot the signs. For instance, water leaks in ceilings or walls are often identified by a stain located directly below the leak. If you have an exposed pipe, you can also listen for drips or the sound of running water to indicate you have a leak.

A periodic look under a sink can often quickly spot leaking plastic pipe joints since they often drip onto items store below. To double-check, it's a good idea to run your fingers over low points in the pipes or on the joints (be careful of sharp points!) If your fingers get wet it may indicate a leak, but not always. If the pipe joints are metal and if it's a hot humid day your cold water pipes may "sweat", a natural result of moisture condensing on the metal.

Toilets are popular spots for leaks to occur. Placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank can usually identify a leaky toilet. If after about 10 minutes you see the coloring in the bowl, you've discovered a leak. A leaking toilet base is a more serious problem and is more difficult to spot. Periodically examine the floor around the base for moisture or pealing grout or caulking. If you notice a spongy feeling when you sit on the toilet, it may be too late; your flooring may have already degraded.

Serious problems like this often require serious help. Whether you need help fixing threaded PVC pipe leaks or a leaking drain on a hot water heater, or that leaking toilet base, don't hesitate to call The Plumbing Guys for all your plumbing consulting and repair needs.

Leaky faucets often give themselves away. You can usually see water dripping from the faucet or possibly a stain leading to the area where the water is leaking. Slow leaks can waste 15-20 gallons of drinkable water per day. Water isn't the only thing you have to worry about wasting with a faucet leak. If you have a leak in the hot water faucet, it's also wasting the energy used to heat the water as well.

WHAT DO I DO ONCE I'VE FOUND A LEAK?

That's easy! Call the Plumbing Guys today at 763-477-8128!

Because leaks are often times more of an annoyance than a major problem, it's easy to ignore them. This approach can lead to major problems. The longer you let a leak go without repair, the more water and money you let go down the drain. You also increase the likelihood of a major plumbing problem occurring. If you discover a leak, it's best to repair the problem as soon as possible.

This is where The Plumbing Guys come in. With our expertise, we can replace those leaking plastic pipe joints and seal that leaking toilet base. Whether you require residential leak detection and repair or have a glaring commercial plumbing need, we've got you covered. Call us at 763-477-8128 for all your plumbing installation and repair needs.

Remember, a small drip may not seem like much of a problem until you consider what that drip may be costing you. On average, a residential home can lose up to 14 percent of water delivered to it through leaks, and commercial building may suffer even greater losses. It's a smart idea to regularly examine your water and sewer bill, and an even better one to perform seasonal inspections of pipes, fixtures, walls, ceilings and floors. Such simple steps can save you from disasters such as mold in your walls, structural breakdown and equipment or furnishings damage, and can greatly reduce your amount of water and money wasted.

Call the Plumbing Guys today at 763-477-8128!

The Plumbing Guys are located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and serve communities throughout the west metro. Some of these communities include Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Chaska, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Savage, Shakopee, and St Louis Park.

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