5 Tips to Help You Determine The Causes of Leaky Pipes

Every homeowner must be very careful to notice when things happen in their home that is out of the ordinary. Any new sounds in the house could spell trouble, and the wise homeowner makes sure that they investigate the problem to be certain that they know what they are dealing with.

While a homeowner will likely need to call on a licensed plumber to handle leaks in the home, it is still a good idea for homeowners to figure where leaks are coming from so that they can take preventative measures or solve the problem themselves. Each of the five tips below allow for the homeowner to find a leak before it becomes a much bigger leak.



 1. Listen
Most homeowners get desensitized to the sounds in their home because it is normal for a house to settle, for the AC to cut on, etc. However, anything that sounds like dripping water must be checked out immediately. Don’t ever assume that the sound is just from a sink or running toilet.

2. Where Is The Sound Coming From?
Most homes have many plumbing fixtures stacked on top of each other throughout multiple floors of the house. This allows for one pipe to run from the bottom to the top of the house and supply many faucets and showers. The first step in finding a leak is determining what side of the house it is on. This will narrow down the possible culprits.

3. Check Each Unit
Next, a homeowner should check every unit on that side of the house by turning it on and then turning it off immediately. If the dripping or water sounds intensify, the homeowner has found the leaky part of the pipe or a leaky fixture.

4. Is The Wall Or Ceiling Discolored?
There is a company that does plumbing in Saginaw Michigan that has said often, a little bit of water that is dripping on the wall or ceiling will discolor the paint and give away the location of a leak. If, for example, the master shower is over the living room and a discoloration is on the ceiling just below the drain for the shower, the shower drain is probably leaking.

5. Has Work Been Done There Recently
Whether it was the homeowner or a plumber, leaks could crop up where work or repairs have been done. Often, checking recently repaired spots in the house gives the best results.

With each of these tips, a homeowner can find the leaks in their home before the leaks get out of hand.

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