Is a Leaky Shower Head a Problem for Erie Homeowners?

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

If you have water damage from a leaky shower head or any other source, call the water damage restoration experts at SERVPRO of West Erie County today!

Leaky shower heads in Erie homes may seem like just a small annoyance to you. You may be concerned about how much money in water you waste, but do you consider the damage it could do on your home? This minor problem may have major consequences! SERVPRO of West Erie County is here to explain.

Wasted Water

The drip of a shower head might not seem like a lot of water. However, a shower head that drips 10 times an hour loses 2 gallons a day! Throughout an entire year of drips, you are looking at serious amounts of wasted water. Think about how many Erie homes have leaking shower heads, and how much water we are wasting.

Money Consequences

How much money would you be losing with a leaky shower head? Since the average price of a gallon of water is only $.002, as reported by howstuffworks.com, it is not too much money. However, the real consequences are through property damage. That is where the real money is lost!

Property Damage

The real damage for Erie homes with leaky shower heads lies here. This drip of a shower head can get behind walls, leave moisture in your shower constantly, and stain your tub. All of these could lead to structural damage, mold, and more. SERVPRO of West Erie County does not want to see this in Erie homes!

If your shower head is leaking, go fix it! HGTV has provided this How-To Article on fixing leaky shower heads.

If you have water damage from a leaky shower head or any other source, call the water damage restoration experts at SERVPRO of West Erie County today! We have the training, experience, and equipment to get your Erie home to preloss condition fast. Visit our Website or call us today at (814) 806-1987 to get your home back to preloss condition!