Most homeowners don’t consider having their home plumbing inspected. After all, if there is no problem why have it inspected, right? Often plumbing gives warning signs when there will be a future problem if you know what signs to watch for. Before your home floods, or receives water damage from leaking pipes or broken lines, Orsack Plumbing Company would like to share some early warning signs that might indicate a problem developing within your home’s plumbing, when to contact a plumbing company to inspect, and if necessary repair the problem.
How to Tell if You Have a Broken Water Pipe & Other Plumbing Problems
Low Water Levels – When you notice that your toilets have lower water or keeps fluctuating, there is a problem with your home’s water flow. There are a number of causes for improper water flow, which often takes a full plumbing inspection to determine the actual cause. Make sure to pay attention if your toilets aren’t filling with water correctly.
Slow Drains – If the drains from the sinks, bathtubs, or shower are draining slowly and you have cleaned your drains, this is another sign of future problems. Most homeowners will roll up their sleeves and pull the hair and debris out of their drains when they don’t drain properly. However, when there are no obstructions in the drains and it is still draining slowly, this could be a sign of a backup or even complete failure of your plumbing system.
Musty Smell & Discoloration on Ceilings and Walls – If your ceilings or walls have water stains that appear yellowish in color, or there is a presence of a musty smell, you have a leak. The stained walls usually help determine the location of the leak. However early leaks often emit odors which can also help clue you in there is a problem. Keep in mind that water can travel. If you need help locating and repairing the leak, a plumbing inspection is where you’ll need to start.
Decrease in Water Pressure – A sign of a major plumbing crisis is low water pressure from your faucet and water lines. Decreased water pressure could be a sign of several problems such as leaking or broken pipes, backup, or other serious problems. If only one faucet has low pressure it could indicate the problem is connected to that line. If the entire home is suffering from low water pressure, it could be a major plumbing issue that will need to be addressed soon.
High Water Bill – Is you home water bill much higher than usual? Unless you know you’ve used a lot of water to fill a pool for example this is a sign of a broken or severely leaking line. It can be very hard to detect broken lines, especially if they are underneath your home foundation. You may notice a muddy wet spot in your yard if the line to your home is broken. Either way, if your water bill is super high without a known reason, have your home plumbing inspected.
Plumbing Inspections, Troubleshooting, Repairs & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
If your home’s plumbing system is exhibiting any of these common plumbing warning signs, contact Orsack Plumbing Company. We can inspect and repair the problem. For all of your plumbing needs, contact Orsack Plumbing Company today!
