How to Find a Leak in Your Pipes
A leaky pipe can be anything from a mild annoyance to something that could end up causing some serious water damage over time if left alone. Finding a leaky pipe can be difficult once you suspect that you have a leak somewhere inside or outside the house. Thankfully, there are a few clear signs that might lead you in the right direction when you think there’s something wrong with your plumbing. Here are what you need to keep a look out for to know when it might be time to call a plumber. Low Water Pressure The first major sign of a leak is if you start noticing a drop off in water pressure. Depending on the severity of the leak, the pressure change might be subtle if it’s only a minor leak or even unnoticeable. Larger leaks will have a bigger drop in pressure, possibly leaving you with just a little water trickling out of your faucet as the rest is pouring out of a leak somewhere in your piping. If you see a big drop in pressure, turn off the faucet to prevent water from leaking further. If you get no pressure at all and water doesn’t even