If you are living in an older home it is important to keep your eye on your plumbing or piping system. Pipes, over time, are exposed to extreme heat and cold that can cause them to crack and leak. As small problems start to appear you will want to fix them as they occur, but as the problems continue to happen more frequently it might be time for your home to undergo a full re-piping service. Orsack Plumbing Company will share of the major tells you will want to keep an eye out for to help you know when it might be time to have you home piping system replaced.
Constant Water Leaks in Your House
As stated before, constant cracks or leaks could be a strong sign that your pipes are getting pretty worn out. A sign that there is an unseen leak will be the smell. A wet musty smell means there is materials being exposed to constant moisture. Mold and mildew will begin to grow which will produce that musty smell and eventually, you will see signs of the molds and mildews. You might start to see yellowish stains appear on the walls or ceiling if you’re in a two story home where the leaks are present. Some of the piping might be exposed and where you can see the leaks and repair them.
Yellow & Discolored Water from Faucets
Most pipes are in the walls thereby making leaks difficult to find. However a clear sign that there are some broken pipes is discolored water. Rust will develop and discolor your water, and even cause your water to harden and create calcium deposits.
Water Stains and Damaged, Bulging Drywall on Walls & Ceilings
Stains will appear where water will keep leaking, causing the walls, floors and ceiling to develop yellowish spots. Drywall, as it gets wet and dries, will swell creating a bulging effect. If you don’t see any stains but the walls are swelling, chances are you have some leaks. Bathrooms and kitchens often get these kinds of leaks the worst. If you poke at the walls with swelling you can tell if they are wet and how far the moisture traveled.
High Water Bill
Another indicator is a higher water bill or even an increasing water bill. Some leaks will get worse over time which will result in a higher water bill. Monitoring your water usage is a great way to keep on top of your home’s plumbing problems. If your hot water pipes are leaking, you can also see your gas or electric bill increase due to the constant loss of hot water.
Drop in Water Pressure All of a Sudden
If you begin to notice that you’re losing water pressure, this could be a sign of a serious leak. If you’re losing enough water to slow down your water pressure that means a major break is somewhere in your water system.
Plumbing Repiping Services & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
If you are seeing one or all of these clear signs of leakage, you might be due for a whole new piping system. Once you have discovered a problem, call a plumbing company quickly to correct the problem before your whole home becomes flooded. Now you have both a plumbing repair and flood damage repair that is needed. Both are not cheap. Stay on top of all your plumbing repairs and seek inspections of your plumbing system as problems continue to occur. Orsack Plumbing Company will help you inspect and repair all of your plumbing needs. If you think your homes needs to be re-piped, call us today.
