Water pooling on your floors can sound like a plumbing disaster, but this is often a symptom of a simpler problem, like a faulty appliance or a leaky drain pipe. The source of your water problem may not always be obvious, but here are three things that could be causing it and some ways you can track it down.
Leaky Appliances
In many cases you'll find yourself lucky in that the source of the water on your floors isn't coming from beneath them, but rather from a nearby appliance leaking water.
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Backflow Explained
Ideally, the water supply in your house should only flow in one direction; that is, the water should always flow from the supply side to the demand (outlet/tap) side before exiting the house as wastewater. However, there are situations in which this doesn't happen as simply as that, and contaminants find their way into your fresh water supply.
Two Major Causes of Backflow
There are two main reasons why backflow can occur and contaminate your fresh water supply.
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The drain line attached to your washing machine can clog over time and even smell. This is because there is a lot of lint and hair going down into that drain along with water and soap. All of these things can build up with usage from your washing machine. Don't wait until you're stuck with a clogged line. Some preventative maintenance can keep this from happening to you. Read on for preventative tips and what to do if you have a clog.
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Home renovations are massive undertakings. While the goal is to enhance and upgrade, sometimes the process also results in damage. Sometimes, water main breaks and home renovations go hand-in-hand, but this does not have to be the case in your situation. There are several things you can do to protect your water main no matter how massive of a home renovation you are taking on; here are some of them.
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When you notice that your water bill is higher than you expect it to be, you probably want to figure out what the problem is. Once you make sure none of the faucets are leaking and that there isn't a mysterious water gremlin siphoning out your water, it's time to figure things out. There are a lot of ways that you can do that. The easiest way to do that is for you to get a plumber to come out and help you.
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