Water escaping under a shower door is usually a seal or a door alignment issue, not a plumbing leak. Here is the Arlington Heights guide.
The sweep
The rubber sweep on the bottom of the door wears out and lets water out. Replacing it is the most common fix.
The alignment
A door that is out of square leaves a gap. Adjusting the hinges or the frame closes it.
The sealant
Cracked caulk where the frame meets the tile also lets water escape.
The call
If the leak persists after these fixes, the pan or the drain may be the cause. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Arlington Heights, a pro can tell.
Contain the water
A dry floor outside the shower is the goal. Call 888-217-3585 and Arlington Heights Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Arlington Heights pro.
Plumbing in Arlington Heights: what to know
In Arlington Heights, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lake County — from Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect to ZIP codes like 60004, 60005, 60070 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Arlington Heights?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Arlington Heights Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Arlington Heights.