5 ways to prevent water leaks from happening in your home

Living in a house, it's common to experience leaks especially in the bathroom. The cause of these leaks can be numerous starting from long periods in between flushes to old water pipes. While there is no way you can prevent some of these leaks, here are 5 ways you can try to prevent most common water leaks at home:

1. Check your roof for any signs of damage and repair as necessary.

It's important for homeowners to maintain their roofs by regularly checking them for any signs of damage and repairing as necessary. A few simple steps can help reduce the chance of a roof collapsing, which is dangerous and expensive if it happens.

One helpful task that can involve the entire family is walking around your home to check your roof once a week for any missing or broken shingles, birds' nests, or other debris. If you find anything, take care of it immediately - either by yourself or by hiring a water leak professional.

It's also important to keep an eye on your roof during severe weather conditions. If you see any damage after a storm, such as missing tiles or shingles, call a roofing contractor immediately.
Regularly cleaning your gutters and downspouts is another important responsibility . Leaves, twigs, pine needles, moss, dirt, and other debris should be cleared out regularly to prevent them from clogging up the drainage system around your house. Clogged gutters can lead to pooling, which can cause water damage if the gutters are full when it rains.

2. Seal any cracks or holes in your home's exterior.

Your home's exterior has cracks and holes -- don't panic! Fixing those leaks is as easy as covering the problem up with a tube of caulk, or some putty if it's larger. You will want to use a caulking gun, which can be purchased at any hardware store for a couple dollars. First you'll need to clean the area you will be caulking with a brush or rag. If the crack is deep, use a putty knife to fill it in before caulking. Once the surface is clean and dry, apply the caulking.

Be sure to press down on the tube while pulling the gun back so that the caulk comes out in a smooth line. Also, run the caulking along the seam you're filling to make it look like one solid piece.

3. Inspect your plumbing and fix any leaks you find.

Professional inspect your water leak regularly. You can do this yourself, or you can hire a plumber to do it for you. If you hire a plumber, make sure you know how much it will cost before any work is done.

Use your inspection as an opportunity to look for problems that can lead to leaks, such as corrosion or loose connections in pipes and faucets. Let the plumber know about all the problems you find so they can fix them when they make their inspection.

If you find a leak, don't try to fix it yourself. Leave it to the professionals. Leaks can be dangerous, and they can easily become worse if they're not fixed properly.

4. Install a water heater blanket to help keep your water heater from leaking.
If you're like most people, you probably don't think about your water heater until it's too late - until it's leaking and making a mess in your basement or utility room. Fortunately, there's an easy way to help prevent your water heater from leaking in the first place: install a water heater blanket.

A water heater blanket is a thin insulation pad that's wrapped around your water heater. It helps to keep the heat in, which prevents the water heater from leaking. Water heater blankets are available at most home improvement stores, and they're easy to install - you can do it yourself in just a few minutes.

If you're not sure whether or not your water heater needs a blanket, take a look at the bottom of your water heater. If you see rust stains leaking from the bottom, there's a good chance it's not adequately insulated and could benefit from a insulating blanket.

5. Regularly check your water meter and irrigation system for leaks.

One of the easiest ways to save water is by regularly checking your water meter and irrigation system for leaks. If you find a leak, it's important to repair it as soon as possible.

Leakage rates are highest in summer months when lawns are being watered most frequently. During winter, when people may set their sprinklers to run during rainfall, having a leak can cause significant water loss.

Leak detection is also important to ensure that your water meter system is registering consumption correctly. A leaking pipe or irrigation valve increases consumption without generating an equivalent increase in revenue. This means the registered consumption figures will be incorrect and may lead to high billings at the end of the billing period.

Conclusion: Preventing water leaks is just a phone call away. Give us a call EZ Plumbing USA today to schedule an appointment, and we'll have your leak problem solved in no time! We've got you covered with the right tools for the job, so don't hesitate to give us a ring anytime.