How damaged pipes show up
A pipe problem may be obvious when water drips from an exposed connection, but it can also appear through lower pressure, wet drywall, corrosion, stained materials, or a sudden increase in water use.
Freezing is not the only source of damage. Age, corrosion, movement, pressure changes, and failures at joints or supply lines can all affect a plumbing pipe.
- Visible drip, spray, corrosion, or damaged connection
- Stains or dampness on nearby surfaces
- A new pressure change at fixtures
- Water use that does not match normal activity


