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Most household pipe leaks are simple to fix with the right approach. Before you call a plumber, check whether it's a joint leak, a pinhole, or a cracked section — each has a different fix, all manageable at home.
Safety First
Always turn off the main water supply before starting. Have a bucket and towels ready for residual water.
Run a dry cloth along the pipe and look for the wet spot. Determine if it's at a joint (most common), a pinhole, or a longer crack. Joint leaks are the easiest to fix.
Turn the main water valve fully clockwise to shut off supply. Open a lower tap to drain residual pressure from the line. Dry the leaking area thoroughly with a cloth.
Unscrew the leaking fitting with a pipe wrench. Wrap new PTFE tape clockwise around the male thread 4–6 times, stretching slightly as you go. Reattach and tighten firmly — don't overtighten on plastic fittings.
For small holes on straight pipe sections, knead epoxy putty until uniform and press firmly over the hole. Shape around the pipe and let cure per instructions (usually 1 hour) before restoring water pressure.
Turn the main valve back on slowly. Check the repair under full pressure for 5 minutes. Run a dry cloth along the repair to confirm no seeping. If still leaking at a joint, tighten by quarter-turns.
All done!
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