Water Leaking from a Toilet or a Faucet can be a Big Waste of Money

Whether you are installing new fixtures or trying to stop leaks in old ones, sometimes the culprit may be the water supply lines. When you are replacing connectors to your toilet or faucets in the bathroom or kitchen, upgrade to supply lines that take the guesswork out of stopping leaks.

Water supply lines connect the water valve coming through the wall to the fixture's inlet valves. For a toilet, the water supply connector is usually right behind the toilet. In a kitchen or bathroom sink the valves are hidden under the cabinet. For toilets there is only one valve. For faucets you will have two valves, one for hot water and one for cold. These valves allow you to turn off the water to the supply lines without shutting off the water to the entire house. If you do not see a valve near the fixture, there may be a valve in a crawlspace or mechanical room for each faucet line. If there is no valve for the individual faucet, you will have to turn off the water for the whole house.

If you are finding damp spots under the fixture, a leaking line might be cause. Depending on the age of the water supply connectors, the line itself or the fitting may fail. The supply line may split or develop corrosion. The fittings can become corroded as well, allowing for water to seep around the nut. These kinds of leaks can be frustrating to track down because there are often no visual cues indicating the source of the leak.

If you are installing a new toilet or faucet, it is a good idea to go ahead and install new connectors. That way you can have peace of mind for many years that the supply lines won't be a source of leaks. Be careful not to over tighten the nut when installing a water supply line. That could damage the seal and cause another leak!

Choose a water hose that is made of stainless steel. These hoses hold up much better than plastic hoses. Choose a connector that has a large inside diameter for higher flow capacity and a 5 year warranty. New water supply lines should be included in any plumbing fixture repair or installation project in your Toronto home.

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Toronto Plumbing Repair: More Useful Tips

If you are no expert when it comes to the topic about plumbing, well you are not alone. Many Toronto home owners all throughout the Canada face plumbing problems at least once every month. With the plumbing repairs going on so frequently, home owners could be wasting a great amount of money and time hiring professionals almost every month. Be a bit more knowledgeable when it comes to protecting your home against water damages so that you can save yourself some extra cash and also utilize the repair tasks done to their home. Find out more about Toronto home plumbing repair tips to keep in mind.

Avoid damages from leaks

You do not have to be an expert when it comes to looking out for leaks in the piping under your bathroom and kitchen sinks. Most people have a good idea of what a water leak looks like and when you see one, make sure to do something about it immediately. You could hire a plumbing specialist to get that fixed for you so that the leak will not get worse. Try to find external dripping taps which could also cause problems. Get your dishwasher and washing machine pipes checked regularly for any cracking, leaks and / or bulging. If there are problems, get new pipes fitted as soon as possible.

Check for frozen pipes

If you live in an area where in pipes could start freezing, make sure you prevent this problem from occurring immediately. Try getting your pipes and also water tank insulated. Try to put insulation foam on the top of pipes. Make sure to repair any dripping taps because once they freeze, they can block your pipes causing more damage. Also, get all the taps checked regularly during the chilly months to prevent frozen pipes. If any of your pipes freeze up, you can turn off the water at the main areas and let them thaw out using a hot water bottle. Do not use a blow torch or gun heater in doing this.

Make sure your drains are free

Prevent putting any type of food items down the kitchen sink. For the bathroom, avoid any clumpy materials going down the drain. The reason for these restrictions is to avoid any type of blockage that could occur.

Hire a Toronto plumbing specialist

If do not have a knowledge to fix plumbing tasks, then do not force yourself. Try hiring a professional who could do the job for you. When they do a thorough check of all the pipes, even with minimal problems, try getting them fixed as soon as possible to avoid accumulation of bigger problems. Ask family and friends for any professionals that they could refer to you that could get the job done well. You could also try researching online for any plumbing companies available in your area that have excellent feedback from previous customers.

If you are experience problems with your drain pipes, or would like to have a professional inspection of your home plumbing systems, contact us right away. Our service professionals can see to all of your plumbing needs. Mister Plumber in Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York specializing sewer repair, upgrade waterline, lead pipe replacement, water service upgrade, drain cleaning, backwater valve installation, lead pipe replacement, re-piping and emergency plumbing, Mister Plumber uses the latest technology to effectively troubleshoot and quickly repair any plumbing problem and offers a fast response and free estimates.

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