Water leaks in the ceiling are bad news and not just because of damaged drywall or the possibility of a roof in need of repair.
Roof leaking through ceiling fan.
In fact by the time you notice that water is leaking through your fixture it s probably already been going on for at least several days.
These fan leaks are dangerous.
As mentioned in the list above where the leak may be coming from the issue is not always with the exhaust fan even if it s the one leaking.
Your ceiling can come crashing down ceilings are normally made out of gypsum or wood which are not resistant to water.
For one this leaking will inevitably cause damage to your ceiling causing it to darken and bubble.
If you discover that your attic fan is leaking it s important that you fix the issue asap.
So you need a roofer most likely to cure the leak if you can get into the attic you might be able to confirm if a roof or a window caulking leak.
On the fan certainly tape the switch off and let the fan dry a couple of days at least after the roofing repair before you use it and pay close attention to any sparking or buzzing sounds ewven.
Problems with drain pipes may cause more intermittent leaking but unlike roof leaks there is no correlation to weather conditions.
Skylight leaks in heavy rain are a common source for roof leaks.
Both are definitely problems but right now you have an even more urgent one because a leak near a light fixture is a serious electrical hazard.
Slow roof leaks can be deceptive because what you see might seem minor.
Leaking will usually be quite steady if the ceiling leak is plumbing related.
That means that mold or corrosion may well have developed which will damage the wires creating short circuits.
Ceiling fans and light fixtures when met with moisture from a leak can pose a serious risk of electrical fire.
In many situations the first signs of a leaking pipe or roof occur when the water makes it into your home through the ceiling.
Another major risk of light fixture leaks is a collapsing ceiling.
Leaks can saturate them and turn them into wet soggy messes if exposed to it for a long time.
Especially if a water supply pipe is to blame the water dripping from the ceiling may be never ending.
Imagine going up the roof to check for damages only to cause more damages.
If you see water pooling in a light fixture do not attempt to let.
If your roof leaks when it rains hard you may have an issue in any one of the following areas.
Continuous leaks can be hazardous for several reasons.
The seemingly simple act of walking on the roof can lead to more damages.
When this happens they become soft and will eventually be unable to hold their weight as well as the fans and light fixtures mounted to it.
This is also a complicated issue.
