{"id":669,"date":"2020-12-21T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=669"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:52:04","slug":"signs-that-its-time-for-a-plumbing-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/signs-that-its-time-for-a-plumbing-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That It\u2019s Time for a Plumbing Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Plumbing system problems can often be difficult to spot,\nespecially without the right professional equipment and know-how about\ncomprehensive pipe systems. Most of these pipes, after all, are hidden from\nview, and the problems that crop up are usually pretty subtle when they start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, we recommend that our customers schedule\npreventive plumbing maintenance at least once annually. However, it\u2019s also\nimportant to familiarize yourself with the warning signs that you do <\/em>need a plumbing fix, even if you\u2019re\ndue for maintenance. The faster you detect a plumbing issue, the faster you can\nget it fixed, after all. So, what are these signs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Drop In Water Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A decline in water pressure is never a good sign. It could\nmean a number of different things, including how severe the decline is and how\nquickly it happens. Usually, a decline in water pressure indicates that you\nhave a leak or blockage somewhere within your plumbing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, a slow loss of pressure, due to something like\nlimescale buildup could be the culprit of your plumbing issue, or there could\nbe a sudden loss of pressure from a pipe rupture. The latter definitely\nqualifies as a plumbing emergency, <\/em>so\nbe sure to get in touch with our pros right away! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Bills Are Higher Than Normal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to keep a close eye on your water bills each\nmonth, just in case they begin to spike for no apparent reason. Water bills\nthat go up suddenly and rise above what\u2019s normal for the amount of water you\u2019re\nusing may mean you have a leak somewhere in your plumbing system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your monthly bills show that you\u2019re using substantially\nmore water than you actually are, it\u2019s time to have the system checked out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continually Running Water Meter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One simple way to tell if your plumbing system is leaking is\nto turn off all the plumbing appliances in your home\u2014then, check the water\nmeter. Is it still running? This means that the water is likely still leaving\nyour system somewhere, indicating a leak. Be sure to call our plumbers if you\nnotice this happening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Water Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re really vigilant about these kinds of things, the fact of the matter is that many plumbing issues only become noticeable once they\u2019ve started causing damage. Pinhole leaks and similar problems are often only found after they\u2019ve rotted out the surrounding area with water damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice what looks like water stains on your walls or\nceiling, then it\u2019s a good idea to call a pro to get it checked on as soon as\npossible. The longer you wait, the worse the problem will get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, it\u2019s always better safe than sorry. If you haven\u2019t\nspecifically noticed these signs but something else is bugging you about your\nplumbing system, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. is your trusted resource for quality plumbing services in Modesto, CA<\/a> and beyond. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Heed these signs that you have a leak, and give our plumbers a call to get it promptly and effectively repaired! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[88,107,36,56],"class_list":["post-669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-modesto","tag-plumber","tag-plumbing","tag-plumbing-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=669"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":673,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669\/revisions\/673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}