3 Signs It May Be Time to Repipe Your Home
From bursts to slow clogs, household pipes experience many issues over their lifespan. But sometimes they face problems beyond what a few plumber’s visits can fix. That’s when you may need to consider repiping your home. When is it time to abandon repairs and simply replace the pipes in your [City, State], home? Here are a couple of quick clues.
What Does Repiping Involve?
Replacing all of your home’s pipes may sound intimidating, but the process is very direct for an experienced plumber. It involves a few basic steps:
Covering furniture, floors and belongings
Removing small sections of drywall to access and replace old pipes with new ones
Testing the new pipes
It’s a major project with a big price tag. When should you consider it?
Low Water Pressure
Do you have to wash your hands before you flush the toilet? This is one clue that you have low water pressure. This often gets worse over time as rust and mineral build up further closes your pipes. After a while, a repiping may become your best – or only – option.
Discolored Water
Red or brown water is a telltale sign of aging pipes in need of replacement. It’s caused by rust that forms in pipes over time, breaking off and mixing with your water. Repiping can get rid of the offputting color and improve your water quality in the process.
Multiple Leaks
A top reason for repiping is multiple leaks. The occasional pipe drip is normal. But if you are dealing with a new leak every time you turn around, your pipes are likely old and need to be replaced. Doing so can save you the expense of multiple plumber’s visits.
Repiping is a big undertaking but it can be worth it. Look for the above clues or contact a local water specialist to determine if repiping makes sense for your home.
