A water leak will show up in several different forms, ranging from a burst pipe to a dripping faucet. Water leaks not only waste water but also damage your home and promote the formation of an undesirable organic material called mold. Unfortunately, because the majority of pipes in our home get concealed, we may not always detect when a leak develops. As a result, one of the most efficient ways to protect your home from potential leaks is to have a leak detection system installed on your main water supply. When there is a water leak of any type, it will warn you via an app on your smartphone. Inquire with your plumbing technician for additional information. If you require water leak detection and repair services in Temecula, California? We are here to help!

If You Have Outdated Shut-Off Valves, Replace Them

There are many ordinary places in your home where a water leak could occur, but older homes are most susceptible. For example, compression valves might fail after ten to fifteen years. These are the valves behind the toilet and beneath the bathroom and kitchen sinks. Unfortunately, many of these valves have never been turned off since they got installed, and they get locked in place. According to most experts, the compression feature in the valve will cease to function after eight to ten years.

If the compression valve has been in the shut-off position for several years, it will likely begin to leak when the valve gets shut off. Therefore, we recommend that these valves get replaced every ten years. In addition, since these older valves are concealed in areas where the homeowner could not see them, "i.e., beneath the sinks," and since the old valves are prone to leak, it may be in the homeowners' best interest to occasionally monitor them.