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How to Prevent & Treat Water Leaks

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How to Prevent & Treat Water Leaks

Leaky pipes in your kitchen or bathroom can be a severe problem. Having water collecting under your sink can cause a litany of problems that make your home and water dangerous.

While leaks can be stressful if you take the below measures to prevent and treat the causes of leaks you can minimize their damage

The Dangers of Leaks

Before you learn how to prevent and treat water leaks, you need to understand the level of danger they present.

Leaks are responsible for Mold and mildew, which can be a dangerous problem. Mold and mildew tend to grow in damp places and cause allergic reactions, skin irritations, nose, and throat inflammation.

Roof and plumbing leaks may cause severe structural damage to the rafters, wall framing, ceiling joists, and wood deterioration. These damages will lead to expensive repairs, which are essential to fix while minor and the damage salvageable.

Did you know that water leaks also pose a fire threat? If the water from a leak is close to electrical wiring, it puts your home at risk of short circuits and shorted wires, which can cause electrical fires and, therefore, severe damages.

Suppose a leak is coming from a broken pipe that carries drinking water to your household. In that case, your drinking water could be at risk of contamination as the sudden change or drop in the pipe’s pressure allows contaminants to enter.

Fixing Worn-Out Pipes

If your pipes are leaking and there are no apparent cracks or corrosion, it might be because the watertight seals in the pipe threads are worn.

You can fix this problem by unscrewing the pipes and applying plumbers tape around the threads. If you continue to experience leaks after using the tape, call a professional to examine the pipes and resolve the problem.

Preventing Corrosion

Corrosion can cause severe damage and be expensive to repair, so it’s best to prevent it from happening altogether.

One of the best ways to stop corrosion is by performing a pre-installation cleaning of the pipework. This should knock off any debris and greatly increase the life of the pipe system.

One of the best ways to prevent water corrosion is by adjusting the pH or alkalinity of your water. Acid rain and minerals found in nearby rocks can increase the acidity of your water, leading to corroded pipes. To handle your water acidity problem, hiring a professional company to filter and add safe chemicals to the water supply is best. While this will help prevent corrosion, it does result in harder water in the area.

Microbiological contamination is one of the leading causes of corrosion in water pipes. To combat this contamination, you can hire a technician to add chlorine to your water supply to keep the water safe and prevent water corrosion. It is vital that professionals only carry out these water treatments because they can increase corrosion if done incorrectly.

How to Deal With a Sudden Leak

If you suddenly find yourself with a leak on your hands, it’s best to handle the situation as quickly as possible.

First, you need to shut your water off by finding the water valve corresponding to your leaky pipe or using your home’s main shut-off valve. Once the water flow is shut off, turn on your faucet to release the water left in your system. Then you need to locate the leak and patch it.

If you can’t find the source of the leak, you can call 239-932-2959 to have the highly-trained technicians at Aztec Plumbing & Drains quickly pinpoint your leak and make the necessary repairs.

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