3 Reasons That Cause a Shower to Leak
What causes a shower to leak?
It is puzzling to see your shower leaking from any point, especially if you do not know the cause. Depending on where your shower is leaking from, you might have a few questions. Why is my shower leaking? How will it be repaired and how much will that cost? How do I make sure it doesn’t leak again? Here are the reasons why.
Why is my shower leaking?
There are certain factors that will cause your shower to leak. For instance, a blockage, loose taping and a broken shower. A blockage will occur if you are using your shower with salty water. The salt residue or brine fill up the water jets/holes. The water, in a struggle to find an outlet, leaks through the sides of the shower. To some extent, the shower may burst open and be left completely damaged if the problem was not addressed earlier.
Loose taping might be as a result of wear and tear. The “mouth” (the part that connects the shower to the water inlet pipe) might wear with time especially if its plastic as with most instant showers. A thread tape is normally used to minimize the damage.
How much will it cost to repair?
The cost may vary depending on the extent of the damage. The steps to determine the severity of the damage will be determined by the cause and where the leakage is coming from.
If it was the blockage; then all that will be done is cleaning out the salt. This will be done using a brush and water. Get a qualified electrician/technician to do servicing for you. If the issue was taping, then one can redo it. This will cost an average of Ksh1000.
Fixing a leakage will generally take about 2-4hours, unless its a plumbing issue where the leakage is occurring within the pipe. We recommend you report the issue to your service provider to have it looked as soon as possible. Thus reducing the damage and cost of repair.
How do I avoid a leakage?
For starters, ensure that during installation, thread taping is used to reduce the impact of wear and tear. Secondly, service your shower regularly. As soon as you notice the shower is getting blocked, get it maintained. Lastly, get the water proofing done by professionals if the leakage is coming from your wall and pipe.
We at Tungsten Electricals have qualified technicians to help you with installation, maintenance and repair of your shower. Contact us today on 0771766299 to get a shower installed.