02 Mar Great Tips On Dealing With Water Leaks From the Ceiling
It is important to locate the source of a water leak in your upstairs bathroom and stop it from recurring. Your home could be at serious risk of water damage if it isn’t fixed quickly. If water is leaking from an upstairs bathroom, but you aren’t sure where it is coming from, check the following plumbing fixtures: the toilet/shower, the tub/shower, and the sink.
WHAT TO SEE IN EACH FIXTURE?
Toilet The seal between your toilet bowl and the floor is known as a wax ring. Water can leak from your ceiling and subfloor if the wax ring is worn down or faulty.
Bad wax rings can be caused by water on the floor or sewer gas smell. A leak in the floor near the toilet could cause water to seep into the subfloor.
Shower – If the water is running but the leak persists, it is likely that the problem is caused by a cracked tile or a defective shower head.
If the leak persists after the shower has stopped running, it is likely that the water supply pipe is located in the wall or subfloor.
Sink Leakage in a sink can often be caused by problems with gaskets or washers within the drain assembly or faucet. Gaskets are a flat seal made of rubber or plastic between two surfaces, such as the base and vanity top.
A washer is a round seal that’s used under screws to secure a faucet assembly. Water can leak from O-rings, washers, or gaskets that are worn or damaged.
Your drain assembly may also have gaskets or washers at the connections between pipes below your sink bowl. To ensure a seal, make sure these parts are not loose and tighten any loose connections.