The time pressures of everyday life can make it hard to keep up with home maintenance. It’s easy and quite common to put off home repairs that seem minor. But hiring a plumber to repair any major issues with your home’s plumbing should never be delayed. Ignoring plumbing problems almost always costs you money, and it can sometimes cause serious damage to your Owensboro, KY home.
Running Toilets
Any water leak in your home is obviously wasting money, but a toilet that runs continuously can lead to astronomical bills. Even a small leak in a toilet can waste 30 gallons of water per day. If the flapper valve sticks open and a toilet runs continuously, it can waste as much as 4,000 gallons per day. A plumbing services professional can fix a leaky toilet quickly and easily, and you can start saving money on your water bills.
Hidden Connections
Many of the water connections in your home are hidden under sinks or behind appliances. The water lines for dishwashers, laundry machines, and refrigerators with ice and water dispensers should be checked periodically for leaks. The under-sink connectors that supply faucets with water can wear out too, so these should also be checked from time to time. Calling a plumber as soon as you find a leak may save you from having to replace a water-damaged cabinet or floor.
Water Heaters
The pressure relief valve on a water heater will often leak after the first time it opens, and the leaking will continue until the valve is replaced. It’s vitally important to hire a plumber to perform this replacement as a malfunctioning valve can allow pressure to build in a home’s water system. When pressure can’t be relieved through the valve, it can cause severe damage to a home.
A plumbing services professional can help you identify and repair any water leak in your home, including leaks behind walls that you may not be aware of. To learn more about home plumbing problems, call OnTIME Service today.
