Homeowners prevent water leaks by maintaining water pressure in the 50–70 PSI range, replacing aging supply lines and shutoff valves every 8–10 years, having an annual plumbing inspection, insulating pipes in unheated spaces, and addressing slow leaks immediately. Most catastrophic leaks start as small ones that were ignored for too long.
Top prevention habits
- Keep water pressure 50–70 PSI
- Replace braided supply lines every 8–10 years
- Replace old shutoff valves with quarter-turn ball valves
- Insulate pipes in unheated spaces
- Annual plumbing inspection
- Address any drip within a week
- Install a water-leak detection system in basements
Schedule prevention with our plumbing inspection service, or join the Mainstream Maintenance Plan.
