27 Dec Discover Primary Areas to Look For a Leak in Your Home
You can find water flowing freely through your home in most places. As long as water is not leaking into pipes, appliances, or sinks, it will be fine. Water can quickly become a problem if it gets into places it shouldn’t.
Plumbing leaks can be quite common, even in older homes. Every homeowner should perform regular leak detection in their home to identify any potential water leaks. This will help prevent structural water damage.
Where to Find Leaks in Your House
Do you want to prevent water damage, drips and leaks from happening? This is a list of five areas you should look for signs of a leak inside your home.
The Roof
Roof leaks are often left untreated because most people don’t use their attic very often. Even the smallest roof leaves can cause severe damage and mold infestation. It’s important to check your attic for signs of water seepage such as:
- The sound of water dripping in the walls or overhead
- Ceiling water stains
- Exterior walls should not be dampened or covered with water.
- Bulging patches on interior walls
In addition, make sure to inspect the floor of the attic and the bottoms of the rafters to check for moisture, stains and deterioration.
Showers
A leaky shower pan can cause significant water damage, not only in the bathroom. Poor drainage, normal wear and tear and movement are the most common causes for shower pan leaks. You should look out for these signs:
- Place loose floor tiles near the shower
- Baseboards that have been stained by water near the shower
- A shared wall makes for soggy carpeting
- Below the shower, staining
Shower pan leaks can cause water damage, ranging from soaked sheetrock and rotted wood. Mold can also be a danger that if left untreated, it can be difficult to contain or eliminate.
Water Heater
A water heater leak is indicated by rushing water, rising water costs, and visible water damage. It can be difficult to find the exact location of a water heater that is leaking, especially if it is slow.
The top of a water heater is where water enters the tank. At the bottom is where the drain valve is.
- Check the pipes and tubes at the top to ensure they are sealed properly. Also, check for leaks in the pressure relief valve.
- Water tank leaks are most often caused by the lower drain valve. However, it is easy to replace the valve.
A sediment buildup may be the cause of water pooling under the tank. While draining the heater and cleaning it can be helpful, if your heater is old or damaged, installing a new heater is often the best option.
HVAC System
A clogged condensate drainage is one of the leading causes of HVAC water leaking. Turn off your HVAC unit immediately if water is leaking from it. A leaky HVAC unit can cause a compressor failure or system breakdown. A damaged or rusted drain plate, a disconnected drain pipe, and a broken condensate pumps are all possible causes of HVAC water leaks.
Under Sinks
If water drops or damage is found under the bathroom or kitchen sink cabinets, the pipes beneath the sink could be leaking. Under-sink leaks are often caused by clogged or damaged pipe. Leaks can also be caused by water supply leaks and faucet leaks.
No matter the source of the pipe leak, it can cause serious damage. Coastline’s pipe leak specialists will provide leak detection services to help you:
- Identify the source of the leak.
- To fix it, connect you with a local contractor.
Our remediation services can quickly restore your home to normal if you have water damage.