How To Avoid High Water Pressure Damage

No one plans on having plumbing issues, but there are ways to avoid having problems in the future. After all,  the more often you have your pipes checked, the less likely they are to burst and cause damage to your home and its occupants. The key to avoiding high water pressure damage is to know the signs that your plumbing system may be broken, and how to tell when your pipes are about to break. Here are some warning signs that you should look for if you are about to have a water leak.

First, if you ever had a pipe get busted, then chances are that somewhere in your plumbing system there is a clog. Even if it is a very small and seemingly insignificant hole in your piping, chances are that it can slowly start widening and lead to a leak if left untreated. Therefore, as soon as you notice a slight bit of water leaking but are unsure of where exactly the water is coming from, you should try to find the source of the leak. If you cannot locate where the problem is, then it is best just to call a plumber to take care of it for you.

Secondly, you might notice that the water appears to be pushing at an accelerated rate. This means that the pressure is certainly increasing. Before you conclude that you are about to have a burst, give the water a few minutes to calm down. A burst might just be under your floorboards, you are probably moving furniture, or maybe you are just watching the television. Regardless, give the water time to settle down before calling a plumber, because chances are you are going to need at least one of those high-pressure fixtures such as boilers to rescue you!

Thirdly, you might see some small puddles of water collecting on the walls or floor. This is because the pipes surrounding your home are not working as efficiently as they could. This water is due to the expansion and contraction of the house itself. As the house expands and contracts, the pipes may be unable to handle the increased pressure. The end result is that excess water is accumulating on the walls and floors. You may have to replace some of them, or you might be faced with a serious problem that could cause injury to you or your family.

Fourthly, your basement may be flooding. This is a sign that your home is already in trouble, and you should take steps to repair the issue as soon as possible. There are several different causes of basement flooding, including structural problems that are the root of the problem. In order to prevent damage, you must fix these problems as quickly as possible.

Fifthly, you might notice some areas of the ceiling that are becoming submerged in water. If the entire ceiling is getting damaged, this is one of the worst cases that you can have, as this can cause serious damage to the structure of the room and the entire building. It’s important that you stop the water flow before structural problems become too severe. By following all of these symptoms, you should be able to tell when your pipes are in trouble and should be able to fix the problem as soon as possible. 

If you are seeing any of these signs around your house or want an inspection from professionals contact us today!