Water Leak

How do you repair a water leak?

September 26, 2022

As energy bills are soaring, the last thing you need is a water leak. Water leaks can dramatically affect your bill and the integrity of your home. However, water leaks are a lot of common than you might think. Indeed, every year, US households waste almost 900 billion gallons of water only to leak only. According to recent surveys, up to 77% of Americans report experiencing the consequences of a water leak, even if they can’t identify where the leak occurred.   Experts estimate that up to 50% of home owners experience 2.2 water damage insurance claims due to leaks. Yet, it doesn’t vanish into thin air. On the contrary, at Zona Restoration, we are familiar with water leak repair services. When spotted early, a water leak can be managed and stopped without causing significant damage to your property. Here’s what you can do against water leaks.  How do I know if … Continued

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What to Do and Not to Do During an Emergency Water Leak

August 15, 2019

The Dos and Don’ts of Handling an Emergency Water LeakYou come home one day or wake up and find a puddle on the floor coming from a wall. Or, you see dark splotches or bubbling of the interior paint occurring, like an orange peel skin. When you get closer, you might hear a dripping sound or a hiss. These are all signs of an unexpected water leak in your house.What to Do During an Emergency Water LeakThe first thing you want to do is to turn off the main water supply to your house if doable (i.e., nothing life supporting is connected) and release the water pressure in the house pipes by fully opening and running the faucet into the kitchen sink or bathroom sink. Once the water flow dies off and turns to a trickle, you may notice the hissing sound or dripping near the potential leak has subsided.Second, … Continued

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Water Leaks and the Dangers They Pose to Slab Homes

August 1, 2019

The vast majority of homes in the Phoenix area are constructed on a concrete slab. A water leak under the house, especially one that goes untreated for a long time, has the potential to cause enormous damage to this sort of home. With the upcoming monsoon season, it’s important to check your home for a potential leak. Follow our helpful tips to check your home or give us a call if you’re unsure of a problem. Detecting Water Leaks in a Slab Home First Step to Detecting Water Leaks: Turn off All Water The first and most important step is to test the house. Turn off all the water, making sure that all taps are firmly closed. Then check the water meter and make certain that it isn’t moving. A moving water meter when there is no water use in the house is a sure sign of a leak. However, … Continued

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