In order to prevent a plumbing leak from causing severe structural damage to your Tampa home, it's essential to recognize the plumbing leak and then get it repaired by a Tampa plumbing professional fast. Unfortunately, not all leaks are as apparent as water dripping from your faucet or pipes. Some plumbing leaks are hidden in ceilings, floors, or walls. To help you spot these types of plumbing leaks, we have comprised a list of signs you should be on the lookout for.
What to Look For in Hidden Plumbing Leaks
Mold Growth
If you spot mold in your home, that could be a sign of a hidden plumbin...
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Plumbing Leaks Waste Millions of Dollars Every Year in Tampa
According to the 2016 Residential End Uses of Water study, an estimated 12 percent of the water that supplies the Greater Tampa Bay region homes and businesses is wasted on leaks. Nationally, there are more than 775 billion gallons of water each year that are wasted on plumbing leaks. March 20-26 is Fix a Leak Week—an EPA-WaterSense awareness initiative. Cass Plumbing, Tampa Bay's plumbing leak expert, urges residents in the Tampa region to take pragmatic and technological steps toward fighting the resource waste and financial burden of plumbing leaks.
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Why Water Leaks Through the Ceiling After a Shower
After someone in your home takes a shower, does water sometimes leak downstairs? Do you notice wet spots or water stains on the ceiling directly below the bathroom? You may have a ceiling leak from the upstairs bathroom. This type of plumbing leak is common.
How much damage can a small shower leak cause? Plenty. Water will ruin the drywall and could lead to wood rot and costly structural damage. Mold may grow and put your family at risk of respiratory illnesses or skin irritation. To make matters even worse, you may see a spike in your water bill. If you want to keep your home safe, you...
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What Causes Plumbing Leaks?
We all know that household plumbing leaks happen hundreds of times throughout the Greater Tampa Bay region every day. What most in Tampa don’t seem to know is why plumbing leaks happen. If you didn’t damage your pipe, then why should it start leaking all of a sudden? Are your pipes faulty? Is the leak a sign of something gone horribly wrong?
Luckily, the answer to each of these questions is “probably not.” Most common household leaks are simply a consequence of age and wear-and-tear. Finding, fixing, and preventing these leaks is all about knowing where they come from and what to do befor...
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