Inside your walls and under your floors water is flowing through the many water pipes that run throughout your home. Although you can’t see them, they are constantly doing their job, day in and day out, transporting water to and from your bathrooms and kitchen. But just like any water pipe, these interior lines can sprout a leak, which can cause major water and mold damage to your home. To protect your investment in your home and the health of your family, be on the alert for these signs of an interior water pipe leak.
- Mildew smell. Does your home smell like you live at the beach, yet you are many miles from the nearest waterfront? That musty or mildew smell could be coming from inside your walls if a water pipe has a leak. Try to pinpoint where the smell is originating; if it is coming from a wall containing a water pipe, it may be time to call a plumber.
- Water bill rising. You should always monitor your water usage if you are city water. Even a small leak can add up to hundreds of extra gallons of water used each month. If your water usage has increased, yet your lifestyle has stayed the same, you might want to get an inspection of your plumbing.
- Water stains. The most obvious sign of a water leak is water stains on your walls or ceilings. This could mean a plumbing leak if it is near your interior water lines.
If you think it is possible you have a water leak, do not hesitate to call your local plumber. A water pipe leak can cause extensive and expensive damage to your home if not repaired quickly.
Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934
