LEAKY VALVES: WHEN TO CALL A PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICE




Plumbing repairs can be a pain to take care of, especially when you take costs into account. Leaky valves can be particularly pesky—however, a plumbing repair service can help you repair or replace your leaky valve.

What Causes Leaky Valves

Leaky valves happen for a variety of reasons. One main factor in determining the cause depends on what kind of valve is faulty. In addition, it is very important to determine where the leaky valve is. The valve may be leaking because it is loose. A leaky valve could even be the result of a recent weather change. If the problem is outside, signs a plumbing repair is needed come in the form of muddy ground or unordinary patches of healthy grass (that stands out from the rest of the yard).

Many leaks can be repaired easily and economically. Sometimes leaks can be repaired with a simple turn of a wrench. However, some leaks are a little more costly to repair alone. That's when it's time to use a plumbing repair service. Homeowners can normally determine a leak is happening if they hear any kind of hiss coming from areas with plumbing. In addition, leaks are evident when water will not stop coming out of a pipe—whether the water is coming out in buckets or is seeping out in just a couple drips.

Humming sounds and/or running water noises that continue after basic fixes are also signs it might be time for a valve replacement. Leaky valves don't have to be a problem. Call "the name you know and can trust."

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