In many different forms and sizes, plumbing leaks are often seen in homes and faucet leaks are the most common among them. With the potential to lead to a bigger plumbing nightmare, as well as wasting water and money, comes from letting your faucet slowly drip day after day. Today, we at M & C Orsack Plumbing would like to discuss the frequent causes of faucet leaks and why you need to take action when they occur!
Worn or Bad Faucet Parts
A steady drip coming from your faucet that makes itself noticeable, and usually irritating, is a sign that points to washer within the faucet that will need to be replaced. In some cases, the seals can become damaged as it is constantly holding back the water pressure when the faucet is closed, however, if you have a compression faucet. The cartridge itself or the moving parts such as the O-rings, inlet and outlet seals, may also need to be replaced for people who have cartridge faucets.
Water Pressure is High
When a faucet leaks during specific times of the day, like in the evening or when no other plumbing fixture is being used could indicate that your water pressure is too high. This likely becomes a problem when no other faucets or plumbing fixtures are being used in your home, or even throughout the neighborhood. Before eventually leading to pinhole leaks in the piping, and then worsening over time, small leaks can start in your faucet. Have your water pressure evaluated and restored to proper levels by having a plumber come to your home.
Cracked Faucet
It will leak here and at the faucet that is closest to the leak when a plumbing pipe has a crack, or the fitting is loose. Inspect the piping underneath the sink if you notice that your faucet has a slow but steady leak. Where the pipes connect, check to see if there are any small cracks, holes, or loose fittings. Be certain you have your plumbing inspected by a professional plumber if you are unsure, the leak could also be behind the walls.
Why is Leak Detection Important?
Even a single leaky faucet in the home is often vastly underestimate the impact by homeowners. A single leaky faucet could contribute to as much as 10% of your water bill, putting aside the possibility of a leaky faucet suggesting some other plumbing issue. This is just the beginning of the problem. Especially if your water is hard enough that the drip starts leaving mineral stains and buildup where it’s flowing, sinks aren’t designed for a slow, steady drip of water, and a leak can cause all sorts of strange things to happen. The results leave you with a difficult mess to clean up, damaged sealants, or even damage that warrants a sink replacement. Lastly, household leaks can reach staggering numbers, wasting thousands upon thousands of gallons of water over the course of a year, enough to fill a bath hundreds of times which should be something to everyone, but particularly those homeowners mindful of the environment should know that when totaled.
Emergency Plumbing Repairs, Fixture Installations & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
If your Greater Conroe, TX home is experiencing plumbing leaks, call in the professionals of M & C Orsack Plumbing and let our qualified plumbers assist you in the repair process.
