Signs & Solutions for Broken Water Pipes

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How Do You Know If a Water Pipe Is Broken?

Below are the most common signs you may have a broken water pipe. 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Sometimes mold grows on the inside of your walls, hiding until it bleeds through. Combining water and wood creates the perfect condition for mold growth. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Sponginess - Touch your walls and feel if your drywall is soft or moldable. That can be a sign you have a broken water pipe. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Dripping sounds - Of course, if a pipe is leaking, you will be able to hear faint drops of water dripping inside your walls. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Discoloration - Look for areas in your home that look washed out or have a lighter color than usual. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Peeling paint or wallpaper - Check to see if your drywall is falling apart or soaked with water. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Wet areas or puddles - First, check if your dishwasher or washer machine is leaking. If those are fine, then you can start searching for the broken pipe. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Musty smells - Water leaking from a broken pipe may smell "earthy," like an old basement. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Low water pressure - If your shower and sinks aren't producing the same pressure as before, you could be looking at a broken water pipe. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Dirty water - Check to see if your water is brown, filled with sediment, or darker than usual. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Spike in your water bill - This is the most obvious sign you have a broken water pipe. 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Here are some better ways of finding the broken pipe.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type="3_5" layout="3_5" align_self="auto" content_layout="column" align_content="flex-start" valign_content="flex-start" content_wrap="wrap" spacing="" center_content="no" link="" target="_self" link_description="" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" type_medium="" type_small="" order_medium="0" order_small="0" dimension_spacing_medium="" dimension_spacing_small="" dimension_spacing="" dimension_margin_medium="" dimension_margin_small="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_medium="" padding_small="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" hover_type="none" border_sizes="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_radius="" box_shadow="no" dimension_box_shadow="" box_shadow_blur="0" box_shadow_spread="0" box_shadow_color="" box_shadow_style="" overflow="" background_type="single" gradient_start_color="" gradient_end_color="" gradient_start_position="0" gradient_end_position="100" gradient_type="linear" radial_direction="center center" linear_angle="180" background_color="" background_image="" background_image_id="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" background_blend_mode="none" render_logics="" filter_type="regular" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" filter_brightness="100" filter_contrast="100" filter_invert="0" filter_sepia="0" filter_opacity="100" filter_blur="0" filter_hue_hover="0" filter_saturation_hover="100" filter_brightness_hover="100" filter_contrast_hover="100" filter_invert_hover="0" filter_sepia_hover="0" filter_opacity_hover="100" filter_blur_hover="0" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" last="false" border_position="all" first="true" spacing_right=""][fusion_checklist icon="fa-tachometer-alt fas" iconcolor="#03a9f4" circle="no" circlecolor="" textcolor="" size="" item_padding_top="" item_padding_right="" item_padding_bottom="" item_padding_left="" divider="" divider_color="" odd_row_bgcolor="" even_row_bgcolor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""][fusion_li_item icon=""] Check your water meter - Your home has a water meter that tracks the flow rate (how many gallons per minute are flowing through the meter) and how many gallons your family uses. Record the numbers you see, waiting at least 3 hours without using any water. Compare the numbers at the end, and if it's changed, you have a broken water pipe. 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Plumbers usually carry one of these with them, but you can rent or buy one from a hardware store. Point the device at your walls until you find the spot that gives the highest reading. That's the point closest to the broken water pipe. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] An infrared camera - An infrared camera cannot "see" moisture or water in your walls, but it detects coldness. When a water pipe is leaking, the camera will pick up the drop in temperature. When a hot water pipe is broken, the camera detects the increased heat. [/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" font_size="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="none" text_color="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] Now that you know you have a broken water pipe, what should you do next?

What To Do If Your Water Pipe Breaks

A broken water pipe can lead to an abundance of issues. Here are some things you should do to prevent collateral damage. [/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon="fa-hand-holding-water fas" iconcolor="#03a9f4" circle="no" circlecolor="" textcolor="" size="" item_padding_top="" item_padding_right="" item_padding_bottom="" item_padding_left="" divider="" divider_color="" odd_row_bgcolor="" even_row_bgcolor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""][fusion_li_item icon=""] Turn off your water - Do this first! Water won't stop leaking until you shut off your main water valve. If you live in a colder climate, your shutoff valve can be found inside, possibly in your basement. If you live in a warmer climate, your shutoff valve will probably be outside, attached to an exterior wall, or in an underground box with a removable lid. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Open a faucet - After you shut off your water, open a faucet to drain the rest of the remaining water. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Get rid of the water - If any water pooled up in your home, get out your mop, bucket, shop vacuum, and as many towels as you can spare. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Cut and remove mold - Once mold starts to grow, it spreads. If you don't feel comfortable cutting out moldy drywall or flooring yourself, call a professional. [/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" font_size="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="none" text_color="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] Learn more about clearing a clogged drain.

Why Do Water Pipes Break?

Now you're probably wondering why your water pipes broke. Below are some of the most common reasons why. 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Imagine if a block of ice clogged your water pipe. Water will keep pushing against the frozen section until the pipe bursts. You can prevent pipes from freezing by wrapping them in soft foam sleeves or fiberglass insulation. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" awb-switch-editor-focus="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] Tree roots - Tree roots can grow twice as wide as a tree's canopy. The roots can infiltrate your pipes using joints or cracks in water and sewer pipes. Contractors recommend removing trees that are growing too close to your home. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Corrosion - Pipes are not invincible. After years of use, steel pipes will break down, corrode, narrow, and slowly burst open. The best way to handle this problem is by replacing your water pipes with copper or PVC. 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If your soil shifts, it can induce pressure on your water pipes, causing them to crack, leak, and collapse. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] High water pressure - Your home's water pipes should never exceed 60 PSI (pounds per square inch). If your water pressure reaches 80 PSI, your pipes become vulnerable to bursting. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Clogs - The most common reason water pipes clog is due to build-up from minerals and sediment from the municipal water supply. 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How To Quickly Fix A Broken Water Pipe

We recommended calling a plumber to fix a broken water pipe, but if it's urgent, here's how you can quickly fix a leak yourself. 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[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Shut off the water - Working on a pipe while it's still leaking will only create a bigger mess. 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purchase a pipe repair clamp at your local utility store or online. The process involves simply sliding a rubber sleeve over the leak and then bolting the two-part clamp in place over the sleeve. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Apply an adjustable hose clamp - If you don't have a pipe repair clamp, you can make your own using a strip of rubber and an adjustable hose clamp. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=""] Apply epoxy putty - If your pipe is broken near a joint, it can be difficult to slide a repair clamp over the leak. Instead, apply an epoxy putty over the leak and wait for it to dry. 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How To Fix A Copper Or Galvanized Water Pipe

Unless you know how to solder pipes together, cut, and replace drywall or flooring, we recommend calling in a professional. It's time New Flow Plumbing comes in to save the day. First, we schedule a CCTV sewer camera inspection to determine where your problems come from. Then, we give you a free repair estimate, followed by available repair options. Whatever the issue, New Flow Plumbing will have your water pipes working again! 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fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] No. Once a pipe cracks or leaks, the damage only gets worse. Ignoring it can lead to flooding, mold, and expensive repairs. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="How much does it cost to fix a broken water pipe?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Minor repairs may cost $150–$300, while major pipe replacements can cost $1,000 to several thousand dollars. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="How long does it take to fix a burst pipe?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Temporary fixes like clamps or putty take minutes, but professional repairs usually take a few hours. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="What should I do first if a pipe bursts in my home?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Shut off the main water supply, open faucets to drain water, clean up standing water, and call a plumber for permanent repairs. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="What causes water pipes to burst?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Freezing, high water pressure, corrosion, shifting soil, clogs, and tree root intrusion are the most common causes. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="How can I prevent pipes from breaking?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Insulate exposed pipes, monitor water pressure, replace old pipes, and avoid planting trees near underground lines. [/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title="Is water damage from a broken pipe covered by insurance?" open="no" awb-switch-editor-focus="" class="" id="" fusion_font_family_title_font="" fusion_font_variant_title_font="" title_font_size="" title_line_height="" title_letter_spacing="" title_text_transform="" title_color="#007fad" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" fusion_font_family_content_font="" fusion_font_variant_content_font="" content_font_size="" content_line_height="" content_letter_spacing="" content_text_transform="" content_color="#191b1c"] Sudden and accidental bursts are often covered by homeowner’s insurance, but gradual leaks or neglected maintenance usually are not. 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