If your home had a major plumbing problem, you would notice it immediately, right? Well, not quite. Unfortunately, many plumbing problems are entirely silent until they become severe enough to be noticeable.
Before you panic, take comfort in knowing there are still ways to detect a potential plumbing catastrophe in your home. The experts at Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing have some silent signs that may indicate a plumbing problem in your Birmingham home.
Spiked Utility Bills
If you notice a sudden, unexplained spike in your water bill, your plumbing system may be the culprit. Often, this is one of the first signs of a water leak in a home. If you or your family have not done anything to justify this increase, there may be a sneaky leak somewhere in your home. If you have no luck detecting the leak, call a plumbing professional.
Green Spots in the Yard
Homeowners often forget that plumbing leaks are not only an indoor issue but an outdoor one as well. If you notice greener or soggy patches of grass in your yard, this may be a sign of an underground leak in water pipes or sewer lines. This silent damage to the exterior plumbing system must be investigated before it becomes a bigger problem.
Low Water Pressure in Several Locations
If you notice that the water pressure is weaker in one location in your home, this usually is just an isolated issue with the faucet. However, if you are experiencing low pressure in multiple locations, this may be a cause for concern. This can indicate a problem with the water heater or, worst-case scenario, an active leak in the supply line.
Strange Odors
If you know you already took the trash out but still smell a foul odor in your home, your plumbing may be to blame. The cause of a musty or sewer smell could range from blocked vents and pipes to an aging septic tank. With this silent sign, don’t try and diagnose the problem yourself. A professional plumber can inspect and identify the problem and develop a game plan for fixing it.
Water Stains or Wet Spots
This sign is definitely not something you should shrug off or delay giving attention to. Water stains or wet spots are often from cracked and leaking pipes and can spread quickly. Water damage can be extremely costly to repair, so do not hesitate to get things checked out immediately.
Call the Plumbing Experts
Luckily, if you know the silent signs of plumbing issues, you can stop them before they become a bigger headache. The expert plumbers at Standard Heating, Cooling & Plumbing have years of experience diagnosing complex plumbing problems and providing excellent solutions. If you have a plumbing problem in your Birmingham, AL home, feel free to call us at (205) 386-4001.