| They leak, sweat, make loud noises and freeze; no, | | | | means it isn't secured right to the wax ring, which |
| not your kids- your pipes. When you think about your | | | | means a potential leak is occurring. |
| plumbing if you think about it at all, it is probably only | | | | Freezing pipes of course are more obvious. They |
| when something goes wrong. That is usually when | | | | tend to explode and leave a flood of water in your |
| most of us realize that the part we cant see- the | | | | home; there is no missing this one. If you live in a |
| pipes can do a massive amount of damage to our | | | | cold climate you need to take the proper precautions |
| homes when something goes wrong. | | | | to wrap your pipes and winterize them before the |
| A leaking pipe can drain your water bill and if it is | | | | cold sets in. Once they freeze you will need to get |
| leaking in the wrong place it can cause structural | | | | professional help fast to try and prevent more |
| damage to your home as well. Here are some ways | | | | damage from occurring when they burst. |
| to tell if you have a leak going that you aren't aware | | | | Now that you're aware of your pipes, you are also |
| of. We are assuming you haven't come home and | | | | aware that your knowledge is more limited on how |
| found your kids floating on the couch cushions, so | | | | to fix them than ever. You need a plumber. The |
| any leak at this point is probably undetected. There | | | | easiest way to hire a professional plumber with a |
| are basically two sources of water coming into your | | | | good reputation is to look at consumer driven web |
| home, your bathroom and your kitchen, that you can | | | | sites like Angie's List. These web sites offer reviews |
| check for leaks. Look for loose tiles in the bathroom. | | | | of a business by the actual clients who use or used |
| If you find a multitude of loose tiles lift them up and | | | | the service so you know you are getting an honest |
| check the wall for a spongy feel. If you have a | | | | viewpoint. This can help eliminate a lot of future leg |
| spongy wall you have a leak. You can also look for | | | | work and phone calls to try and find someone |
| persistent mold and mildew. Check your tiles grouting | | | | reputable in your area. |
| lines. Are there gaps? Gaps probably mean mold | | | | The hardest part about plumbing should be |
| growing there as well. Where there is mold or mildew | | | | maintaining it, not finding a plumber you can trust and |
| there is a water source. You can also check around | | | | with these tips you should be able to find a |
| your toilet for water leakage. Another trick is to rock | | | | trustworthy professional in no time flat. |
| your toilet- does it move? It shouldn't and if it does it | | | | |