That drip from your showerhead, the leak underneath your faucet, or the tiny breach in your pipes may not seem like such a big deal now. But have you thought of what can happen if you let it go on for too long? Prevent further damage and help protect the environment by calling for repairs as soon as you notice a leak in your pipes or fixtures, and read on for more info about why a small leak can be a really big deal.
The Reason Pipes Leak
If you turned on a faucet to wash your hands and had only a slow drip of water come out, it would be rather disappointing. That’s why the water in your plumbing system is kept highly pressurized—so that it can flow out of the faucets with ease. But with all the pressure your plumbing system takes on each day, some of the fittings and fixtures are bound to leak at some point in time.
Another common reason for water leaks is corrosion. This may happen in older galvanized steel pipes that rust over time, or pitted corrosion can occur even in very new pipes. This may not happen within view, as the leak can be behind a wall, but you might notice moisture buildup or a drop in your water pressure.
Why Prompt Repair Is So Important
One of the main reasons to schedule repairs quickly is to prevent the issue from worsening. Your showerhead may leak so much that the stream of water goes off in different directions. That bucket under your sink might overflow before you realize it. And the pipes may begin to leak so badly that you have almost no water pressure and your home is damaged from the leaking water. Additionally, home plumbing leaks account for 1,000,000,000,000 gallons of wasted water annually.
Call the friendly plumbers at Advanced Home Services today for piping and leak detection services in the Idaho Falls, ID area.
