Stop Small Leaks before They Get Bigger

The majority of plumbing problems start off small. In fact, they can start off undetectable to the average person—most require professional-grade equipment and trained plumbing professionals to find. This is because your plumbing system in mostly hidden from view. But the best thing you can do about small leaks, particularly pinhole leaks, is to get them repaired right away to prevent bigger problems that can lead to plumbing system and property damage.

But how do you fend off a problem if you don’t even know you have one? First off, we do recommend scheduling routine preventive plumbing maintenance once a year—this will help our professional plumbers in Cinco Ranch, TX spot potential problems—of which pinhole leaks are a common one. The impact of a pinhole leak is rarely felt right away, but as it continues or grows in size, it can have massive consequences. Again, though, in the absence of being told you have a plumbing leak, how do you know you have one?

You Notice a Drop in Water Pressure

Loss of water pressure is never a good sign. In rare cases, the cause is because the city is doing work on the main water line, but you’d like to be notified of this before it occurs. True, it can take more than just a single small leak to cause a noticeable drop in water pressure, but that’s even more reason to pay attention.

The thing is, whatever is causing the leak can be negatively impacting other portions of your plumbing system, or might have grown in size, which can certainly lead to the loss of water pressure. A slow decline in water pressure over time is indicative of a leak that is growing bigger, while a sudden drop is a sign of a pipe rupture and should be addressed immediately.

A Running Water Meter, But No Running Water

This is one of the easiest ways to detect whether or not you have a leak on your own. Make sure all the plumbing appliances are off in and on your property, and then take a look at your water meter. Is it still running? Then water is still leaving the system somewhere, and it could very well be through a small leak.

Water Damage on Property

This is unfortunate, but ultimately sometimes a sign of a problem that’s progressed over time. Many plumbing problems only become noticeable by homeowners after they’ve grown far enough along to begin inflicting property damage.

Pinhole leaks are too often found after they’ve already rotted out the surrounding area with water damage. So if you’ve noticed any signs of water damage on your walls or ceiling, then we urge you to call in a pro to have a look at the problem as soon as possible.

With any type of plumbing problem or suspected plumbing problem, it’s always better to be safe than sorry—meaning you should call a professional plumber as soon as you notice a problem. It might be a pinhole leak, but it could also be a stubborn clog or broken plumbing pipe. The faster you call the pros, the better off your plumbing system will be.

For “Services You Can Depend On,” contact Doug Turner Plumbing CO. today.