
Recognizing Indicators of a Leaky Faucet in Your Home
Dripping
Even occasional droplets escaping from your faucet can serve as a hidden leak indicator. Stay vigilant and inspect both frequently and infrequently used areas of your home.
Rust or Water Puddles
Unwanted puddles of water or traces of rust surrounding your faucets, shower drains, or sink drains should not be overlooked, as they could suggest an underlying leak. Keep an eye out for puddles on the floor beneath the faucet.
Higher Water Bills
An unexpectedly high water bill might be an early warning sign of a concealed water leak.
Squeaking Faucets
The unsettling sound of a squeaking faucet during operation may signify a more significant plumbing issue. Waste no time and reach out to our experts immediately for professional assistance.
Musty or Rotten Food Smell
An unpleasant odor resembling moldy or spoiled food can serve as a red flag pointing toward a plumbing pipe leak.
Faucet Noises
Unusual bubbling or groaning sounds coming from behind or beneath your toilet may be an indication of an underlying plumbing leak.
Water on the Floor
Unexplained water puddles appearing on the bathroom floor should not be dismissed, as they could indicate an underlying plumbing problem.
Uneven Tile or Flooring
The presence of uneven flooring or tiles near your toilet might be a sign of a slow leak.
Musty or Sewer Gas Smells
The presence of strong odors resembling rotting or moldy scents, or even sewer gas, may suggest a plumbing issue that requires prompt attention.
Spotting Indications of a Leaking Water Heater
Keep a watchful eye out for the following signals that may indicate a potential water heater leak:
Uneven Flooring or Raised Tiles
Irregular flooring or raised tiles around the base of your water heater could be a sign of an underlying leak.
Excessive Moisture or Puddles
The presence of an abundance of moisture or small puddles near your water tank may signify a concealed leak that requires immediate attention.
Lack of Hot Water
If your hot water supply is limited or non-existent, it could be a result of a water heater leak.
Unusual Sounds
The sound of dripping water or peculiar noises emanating from your water heater may suggest a leak that requires professional intervention.
Warning Indicators of a Leaking Washing Machine
Stay alert to the following signs that may suggest a leaking washing machine hose:
Small Pools of Water
The emergence of small pools of water near or behind your washing machine should not be disregarded, as it could be a sign of a leak.
Musty Smell
A persistent musty or moldy odor in your laundry room could be a clear indicator of a leaking washing machine hose.
Bulging or Cracked Hoses
The presence of hoses that are bulging or cracked might be a straightforward indication of a leaking washing machine hose.
Loose or Rusted Hose Connections
Hose connections that are loose or showing signs of rust may indicate a leaking washing machine hose that requires immediate attention.
Residential & Commercial Services
We strive to provide you with choices to resolve your plumbing issue and perform professional workmanship on the option you choose. By calling on our team of skilled service professionals and qualified plumbers, you can be sure it will be Done Right.
-
Drain Cleaning
Let Mr. Rooter get rid of your kitchen, bathroom, and sewer clogs.Learn More Drain Cleaning -
Plumbing Repairs
Schedule a repair before a small leak becomes a big headache.Learn More Click to call -
Sewer Line Repair
Avoid a costly sewer replacement with a sewer line repair.Learn More -
Emergency Plumbing
Emergencies happen, and Mr. Rooter helps solve them quickly.Learn More
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Marcos
Choose the plumbing services team in your area. When it comes to selecting the right team for your commercial or residential plumbing services, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is the right choice.
- San Marcos
- Wimberley
Services We Provide
Frequently Asked Questions
Let Us Call You

Join Our Team
Plumbing isn’t just about leaks, pipes, and gaskets - it’s about people. Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisees offer you a career path for growth, and will treat you with the same respect and integrity that they treat their own friends and family, because at the end of the day, you can’t serve customers well without a happy, motivated, and committed team. Creating a culture with an exemplary work ethic is just as important as plumbing, and it’s part of everything Mr. Rooter Plumbing does.