Five Easy Steps To Most Common Leaky Pipe Repair

You become aware of a leaking pipe in your bathroom in the middle of the night. When you call a licensed plumber for an urgent repair, they promise to come out right soon, but during that time, water is dripping all over the place. How do you behave?

Leaky Pipes Are Common In Every Home, Kitchen Or Bathroom, Here Are Some Easy Repair Steps

Try the following procedures to temporarily mend your leaky pipe. While repairing the pipe won’t provide a lasting solution, it can help limit the damage until a licensed plumber shows up.

1. Quit Flowing Water:

Stopping the flow of water via a faulty pipe is necessary before you can mend it. If you are unsure of the location of the water supply valve for that specific pipe, switch off the main shut-off valve in your home. Run the faucet that is closest to the leak after that to remove any residual water.

2. Dry Off the Pipe:

No repair will adhere effectively to a moist surface, so dry the pipe using a clean towel. While you’re at it, mop the floor, clean the surrounding cupboards and fixtures, and tidy up the space. By doing this, you may stop more harm from occurring and have the space ready for the expert plumber to do the repair.

3. Make the Joints Tighter:

Examine the plumbing in the vicinity of the pipe leak and tighten the adjoining joints with an adjustable wrench. If the fittings aren’t already snug, tightening them can assist create a stronger seal, extending the life of your temporary repair until the professional plumber shows up.

4. Get the Pipe Ready:

Make sure the surface is smooth before attempting to repair a leaky pipe since a rough surface will prevent the patch from sticking. Sandpaper or a metal file can be used to delicately remove any rust or rough areas that are close to the leak.

5. Reconnect the Pipe:

Depending on what you have on hand, you can temporarily mend a leaky pipe while you wait for a professional plumber to show up. You may fill a fracture or hole with epoxy putty; just break off a piece, knead it with your hands, and then press it in. The leaking area can easily be sealed using a piece of neoprene or rubber from a garden hose and a few pipe clamps.

Grab the duct tape if you don’t have any pipe clamps or epoxy putty on hand. The repair should last until a licensed plumber shows up if you carefully wrap a number of layers around the leaky pipe.

Our Provo office serves residents in the larger Salt Lake City region as well as the neighboring cities in northern Utah. We can offer a cost-effective repair solution because to the more than 10 years of industry expertise of our highly qualified professional plumbers.

Contact us at any moment if you have a leaky pipe and require the services of a qualified plumber.