Your home’s plumbing system is among the most important parts of your Midland, TX, home. However, damage to your plumbing can create a number of issues, so it’s important to recognize those signs early. If you notice any of these signs, you may have a plumbing leak in your home:
Damaged Walls, Ceilings or Flooring
When many people think about water leaks, they picture water gushing from the pipes under their sink. In those instances, it’s easy to see your plumbing leak. However, it’s possible for a water leak to happen in areas of your home where you can’t see the water lines at all.
Much of your plumbing system runs under your floors or inside your walls. When water starts leaking from those pipes, you’ll see water damage on your walls, ceilings and floors. Peeling paint or wallpaper, brown spots and other visible signs almost always point to a plumbing leak.
Strange Sounds
Sight isn’t the only sense that can help you detect a water leak in your home. Depending on the severity of the plumbing leak, you may hear strange sounds coming from your pipes. Severe leaks often sound like running water, while leaks stemming from pinholes in your waterlines typically emit a whistling or hissing sound.
Increased Water Bills
Your water bill is one of the easiest monthly bills for you to estimate. Most homes use roughly the same amount of water each month. With this in mind, if you notice a drastic increase in your monthly water bills, it’s safe to assume that you need plumbing repair services.
Exterior Signs
Depending on the location of the leak, you may find signs outside your home that point to a plumbing problem. Water leaks near the foundation of your home often create lush areas of grass that grow faster than other parts of your lawn.
If you suspect a plumbing leak in your Midland, TX, home, we’re here to help. Call WTR (West Texas Refrigeration) today to schedule plumbing services.
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