| There are many different parts and systems that all | | | | much money into the replacement. |
| work together to create a house. When it comes to | | | | Kitchen Leak: Faucet |
| plumbing, you may not think about how the entire | | | | Keeping up with the plumbing in the kitchen can be a |
| process works until a problem arises. However, there | | | | challenge, but leaky faucet is something you can |
| are things that you can do take care of this system | | | | easily handle. Before you begin any type of plumbing |
| and prevent problems in the future. In the long run, | | | | work in the house, start by turning off the water. |
| this may save you time as well as money. | | | | This gives you an easier access to the area without |
| Bathroom Leak | | | | the concern of water going everywhere. You will first |
| While a leak seems like a small problem, over time it | | | | need to remove the faucet from the sink. It is |
| can be expensive as it drains water and money | | | | usually attached by a screw, so look around to see |
| away from the house and you may not even realize | | | | where you will be able remove it. Usually, it can be |
| what is happening. One of the most common issues | | | | found on the top of the handle, underneath a cap. |
| you may have is a toilet leak. Typically, the problem | | | | The most common reason for a leak is worn out |
| is the flush valve flapper or ball. It can be falling apart | | | | rubber seals. Overtime, the seal is less effective, and |
| because of its age or it may just be defective. | | | | water begins to slip through. By replacing the seal, |
| If this is the case, you will notice water continuing to | | | | the water flows smoothly through the faucet and |
| move into the toilet bowl long after it has been | | | | into the sink. In order to purchase the correct |
| flushed. If you can't see or hear a problem, but you | | | | replacement, take the worn out seal with you to the |
| suspect a leak, put some dye in the toilet bowl after | | | | hardware store. |
| flushing. Come back and about a half an hour. If the | | | | Call a Professional |
| liquid in the toilet changes color, there may be a leak. | | | | If you are unable to keep up with the care that your |
| Installing a new flapper or ball is easy and inexpensive. | | | | plumbing system needs, call a plumber to see if they |
| Just pick up a new one at any hardware store. While | | | | offer a service to help you with the upkeep of the |
| they do vary in price, choose one the you think will | | | | system. They may be able to come in and assist |
| work best depending on how much the bathroom is | | | | with the preparations for freezing weather or help |
| used. Remember, this part will need to be replaced | | | | get the house set for you to leave on an extended |
| again and again as it wears down, so don't invest too | | | | vacation. |