There are many reasons that your home may require Plumbing Repair in Colorado Springs CO. For instance, you may have an unexplained water loss and can’t locate the leak. A plumber can usually determine these types of problems with the aid of special listening devices. However, not all leaks are in the home. In fact, some water leaks are in the main line between the water meter and your house. When these leaks are bad, you might see signs of water puddling, but small leaks are often absorbed into the ground. Leaks of this nature can be usually found with the use of ground penetrating radar.
Household plumbing is made from different materials. For instance, many homes are plumbed with PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe. Over time, this pipe can become brittle and crack from exposure to cold temperatures. When this happens, the plumber will need to replace more than the damaged pipe to avoid future problems. Of course, copper pipe isn’t perfect either. Copper pipe is soldered at the joints but, because the water supply is under constant pressure, this solder is subject to repeated pressure changes. This could result in cracks at the pipe joints and water leaking.
Not every Plumbing Repair in Colorado Springs CO involves leaking pipes. For example, a plumber may be required to repair a failed water heater or install new fixtures or faucets. Water heaters can fail for many reasons, including leaking tanks or damaged heating elements. The two basic types of water heaters are gas burning models and those that use electrical resistance.
The gas-burning water heater transfers heat through the tank, which eventually causes the tank to corrode and leak. Electric water heaters use an element that is immersed in the tank and will eventually corrode. When this happens, the element can simply quit heating or cause a short circuit where the water is continuously heated. Because this creates an unsafe condition that could result in scalding, there is a safety switch on the water heater that will trip when the water reaches a certain temperature. To learn more about plumbing repairs, visit the experts at Jazy Frei Plumbing & Heating.
