Leaking pipes can become very expensive plumbing issues because the water leaking out of them can destroy construction materials such as engineered wood, drywall and even the timbers that form the structure of the home. Unfortunately, not every water leak is as readily visible as the ones that occur under the kitchen sink. Experts with plumbing repairs in Martinsburg WV can help by using special tools to locate hidden leaks. One such tool is an acoustic sampler that listens for the unique noises that spraying or dripping water can make.
Not all of those hidden leaks are found in the pipes placed in the walls. For example, some homes have a portion of the plumbing in or under the concrete foundation. Accessing the pipe is difficult because the contractor will need to cut away portions of the foundation to access it. Leaks may also develop in the pipe that connects the building to the municipal supply. A small fracture in this pipe could result in a lot of wasted water. Even worse, this type of leak could spread if the temperature suddenly drops. Frozen pipes are one of the more common causes of winter plumbing failures.
Another reason that property owners require expert Plumbing Repairs in Martinsburg WV is a clog in the sewer line or drain pipes. Most people notice the clog when the sink, tub or toilet fails to empty correctly. Unfortunately, this may not be a good indicator of where the problem lies. Drain lines in the home can clog in the pipe traps or main sewer line. The trap for the toilet is built into the base, but the pipe trap for sinks and other drains is that curved piece of pipe found close to the actual drain. Traps are designed to hold water and stop gasses from seeping back into the building, but they can also collect debris and this is what causes the blockage.
Clogs in the external pipe can be the result of accumulated waste on pipe walls and this problem can be eliminated with a pipe snake and water jetting. The pipe snake will push through enough of the clog so the sewer starts to flow. The use of high-pressure water cleans the gunk off of the pipes so that there is less chance of another clog forming. Contact us to learn more about plumbing issues and how to eliminate them.
