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Leaking Pipe – The 8 Most Common Causes

As a homeowner, you understand the potential damage that could result from an unrepaired leaking pipe. But preventing this possible water damage isn’t always straightforward, especially for homeowners with no plumbing experience. Most leaking pipes occur due to one of the following eight common causes. Understanding these causes can help you know when to contact a plumber and protect your pipes against future leaks.

Leaking Pipe (Advanced Corrosion)

No pipe material lasts forever. Over long periods of time, corrosion such as rust can eat away at the pipes in your home. Eventually, create openings for water to leak through causing a leaking pipe. Your plumbing is at a higher risk of corrosion issues if the pipe was laid more than 30 years ago. The piping materials used at the time do not resist corrosion as well as modern materials. Your system could also develop corrosion if your water’s chemicals, like pH and mineral content, are off balance and can cause a leaking pipe.

Degraded Seals

Not all of your plumbing system consists of metal pipes. Anywhere that your pipes connect to a specific fixture, you’ll most likely also have an industrial rubber seal to keep the connection watertight and prevent a leaking pipe. Like your pipes, your plumbing seals can degrade over time. If seal cracks or crumbles, water may seep out around it and start to leak. Overly dry and old seals are particularly susceptible to corrosion and can cause a leaking pipe to appear.

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Excess Water Pressure

High water pressure may feel nice in the shower, but the harder your water hits the inside of your pipes, the greater the risk of eventual leaks. In extreme cases, incorrect water pressure can cause a leaking pipe or even burst. In more mild cases, excess water pressure causes fixtures to leak sporadically, especially right after you stop the water flow. If you notice this change, have a plumber test the pressure and make adjustments if needed to prevent burst and a leaking pipe.

Fixture Cracks

If a tap (faucet) or the pipes connected directly to it develop cracks, you may notice an immediate leaking pipe. These cracks usually occur due to impact, like someone tripping and catching themselves on the tap (faucet) or a child throwing a toy and hitting the fixture. However, these cracks can also develop somewhat out of sight, like a leak under a sink, due to the repeated impact of items being forced into the cupboard space and also cause a leaking pipe. If you notice damage to a fixture or the surrounding pipes, schedule a replacement as soon as possible to prevent leaks from appearing.

Incorrect Pipe Laying

Plumbing work should always be handled by a licensed professional plumber. Many serious leaks that cause plumbing emergencies occur due to incorrect pipe laying. Small mistakes that may not be noticeable immediately can cause massive amounts of water damage later. Because a plumbing system requires water to flow against gravity in many places, it’s important that pipes and connectors are laid properly and that backflow device is used as needed. If you suspect that your pipes were laid improperly, have a reputable plumber assess the system for a leaking pipe.

Pipe Joint Damage

One of the most vulnerable parts of any pipe is its joints or the bends that allow the water to be redirected anywhere in your home. These joints often consist of separate curved pieces that are attached to straight pipes on either side. Extreme temperatures and excess water pressure, as we discussed in section three, can be particularly hard on pipe joints causing a leaking pipe. Your first sign of pipe joint issues may be abnormal noises or a leak, particularly when running hot water. Have a plumber investigate any banging or clanking noises.

Shifted Connections

Over time, your home and the pipes that run through it may shift and you might start to see a leak appear due to a leaking pipe. This movement can occur due to foundation problems, erosion, flooding, building settling, or earthquake tremors. If a set of pipes shifts too far, one of the connections may break or crack and start to leak. If you notice any unusual leaks or changes to your plumbing after a storm or natural disaster, such as a hurricane, call a plumber. Symptoms of low water pressure, running water noises behind walls, or a leaking pipe, discolored water could point to a leak somewhere in the line.

Untreated Clogs

Drain clogs may seem like an inconvenience at worst, but these obstructions can lead to serious issues with your plumbing. If a clog consists of corrosive substances, like household chemicals, it could speed up the damage to your pipes and eat holes through them and start to leak. This danger of trapping harmful substances in one spot is one of the main reasons why you should avoid chemical drain cleaners. These solutions often do not remove the entire clog and may sit in one location in your pipes without moving for long enough to cause serious damage or leaks.

Instead, have a plumber come and use a plumbing snake to remove the entire obstruction. Virtually all household leaks occur due to one of the circumstances listed above. To keep your plumbing protected from a leaking pipe, schedule yearly inspections with a reputable technician from Fix Xperts Plumbing Services by contacting us on (011)391-0987 or (011)391-0989 and we can prevent leaks from happening to your plumbing system.

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Leaking pipe – As a homeowner, you understand the potential damage that could result from an unrepaired plumbing leaking pipe. But preventing this possible water damage isn’t always straightforward, especially for homeowners with no plumbing experience. Most leaking pipes occur due to one of the following eight common causes. Understanding these causes can help you know when to contact a plumber and protect your pipes against future leaks.

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