Mold, Odor, or Leaks: Diagnosing Shower Issues in Aurora Homes

Whether you’re experiencing shower mold/mildew, foul odors, or leaking the cause is likely the same – water! That’s not hard to understand. The tricky part comes next… How can you tell where the water coming from?

Typically mold and strong odors go together, but that doesn’t mean you will always be able to spot the mold growth. Mold can grow in flooring underneath your shower or behind walls where you can’t easily see it. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore the problem. Remember, once mold growth starts, it continues unless the source of the mold growth is cut off. Stopping mold growth involves finding and fixing the leak and thoroughly drying out the area. 

Similarly, it can be hard to identify the source of a leak because water will run down seals, along baseboards, and across flooring, obscuring its source. This is why licensed plumbers use leak finders to identify the source of leaks and trapped water.

Shower water problems can come from leaking seals, failing grout, cracks, a dripping shower head, or poor ventilation. You can check common problem areas like your bathroom fan, caulked seals, grout lines, and your shower head, but that still may not give you a clear answer. So, if you can tell that something is wrong with your shower but don’t know how to diagnose the problem, give us a call at 1 (800) 674-9130 so we can help. We’ll ask you to share what’s going on and then we’ll schedule a time for a licensed Aurora plumber to come out.

Our team has the experience needed to diagnose and repair any shower problems you’re experiencing. Find out why we’re consistently considered one of the best plumbers in Aurora and the surrounding area!