Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom, or the yard, when you notice leaky pipes, turn off the water immediately. This ensures that you won’t waste too much water. Call reliable professional plumbers so they can help fix it for you.

This kind of plumbing issue needs an immediate solution, so you can avoid further headaches in the future. While the plumbers are on their way, it’s’ best to do some temporary fixes first. Don’t worry because you’ll only need a couple of materials and a little elbow grease. Here are some tips that can make things easier for you:

Tighten the Joint

If the water is leaking near a threaded joint, the first thing you should do is tighten it up. Take out a wrench of the right size from your toolbox. This won’t usually stop the leak, but it will definitely slow it down.

Apply Epoxy Putty

Another great temporary fix for leaking pipes is applying epoxy putty, especially if you’re only dealing with small cracks and holes. But first, you’ll have to clean the damaged part. After you’re done, break off a piece of putty and mold it with your hands to activate it. Mix the darker material with the lighter exterior until it turns gray. Place it over the area to seal it, then wait for 10-15 minutes before opening the water to let it fully dry and harden.

Install Pipe Clamps

Pipe clamps have small rubber gaskets that create a tight seal to stop small leaks in your pipes. They’re easy to find in hardware stores. Make sure you get the right size for your repair project.

The gaskets are the rectangular pieces of rubber inside of the clamps. Set them on top of the cracks and hole, then fit the clamps and secure the bolts to hold everything in place. Keep tightening them up until the pieces don’t turn anymore.

These are just some ways of repairing leaky pipes by yourself. There are plenty of other methods you can try, but remember that they’re only temporary solutions. You’ll still need professionals that can help you fix them completely. Call Joe Rushing Plumbing today to schedule a maintenance and repair visit.