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Leak Detection in Hollywood, CA
Leaks are terrible for all homes and homeowners. It can harm the home's structural integrity and cause health hazards and increase water costs. Leak identification and repair are essential in any scenario because while some leaks, like kitchen sink leaks and toilet leaks, are more obvious, some others aren't. Regular leak detections will provide you with a healthier environment with fewer hassles. In this article, we'll discuss what undetected leaks can cause and how Americana Plumbing can help you with water leak repair and Leak detection in Hollywood, CA.
Results of Untreated Leaks
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Health
One of the most commonly associated things with water leaks is mold and mildew. In addition, health problems accompany mold and mildew most of the time. Some of the common ones are allergies, asthma, and other irritations regarding the upper respiratory tract. Unfortunately, mold can grow very easily, even when there’s a very slow leak, and can spread very quickly. Additionally, the removal can be quite hard. -
Rising utility costs
When a leak spreads deeper into your house, the water will harm the insulation of your house, and the heating system will work harder in order to make up for the insulation loss, causing an increase in energy usage. If you are a person who lives in especially hot or cold environments, this result can be especially tiring for you
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Pests
Water leaks not only create the perfect environment for mold. It also paves the way for a variety of pests to produce. Since dark and wet environments are perfect for these insects, they may easily take over your house and the water resources, eventually contaminating the water. -
Higher Bills
Not all water leaks are visible (for example, basement leaks and slab leaks), some are impossible to notice, and you may not notice them until you check your water utility bills and notice a significant increase even when there’s no abnormally high water usage on your part. Water leaks cause the water bills to increase and can cause the water pressure of your home to drop. -
Damage To Attic
If you have an attic, and the leak is in your roof, the leak may damage both the attic and the items you store in there. And if your house doesn’t have an attic, the damage will hit the ceiling. After the ceiling, it’s going to spread to the rest of your house. -
Fire Hazard
You probably wouldn’t expect a fire hazard as a result of a water leak, would you? As interesting as it may be when a water leak gets anywhere close to electrical wiring, this can cause short circuits, which in turn, can cause fires. If you see any leak stains around electrical wiring, you should turn off the electricity and call a professional for leak detection, just in case.
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Acoustic hearing devices- in this method, the sound of the water leak can be heard with special microphones even behind the layers of concrete. This is important for the because this way, they know where to start the drilling and can take care of the leak instead of guessing where it is.
A video inspection system- in this method, plumbers send a small camera inside the pipes to visualize the insides of the pipe and locate where the leak is. Specifically, by measuring how far the camera is sent down the pipe, they can locate the exact location and start drilling.
Heat Detectors- even though acoustic devices are great for locating leaks, sometimes, due to the noisy environment, professionals might have a hard time, or if there’s a basement leak, it might be hard to understand where the leak is. In these cases, professionals prefer to use heat detectors. In these thermal devices, different temperatures inside the pipes can be visualized, and leaks can be located.
At Americana Plumbing, we are always here for you, solving any plumbing issue you may come across. Only by working with the best plumbers and modern equipment leak repair in Hollywood has never been easier. If you are tired of small leaks ruining your day and ending up costly, don’t waste any more time and call us now.
