Most plumbing issues at your house may appear minor and easy to repair. However, the problem can be significant, when those issues occur frequently. They can drastically damage your property and cost you a lot. Below is a list of signs that you need to look for in case your house needs repiping.
What is Repiping?
It is replacing the entire plumbing system of your home, including cold and hot water, and drain pipes. Homeowners are not usually eager to go through with this massive project, as it can take several days.
It entails hammering down the walls and halting water supply to some parts of the home until the project ends. However, by choosing a professional plumbing service, repiping can be a cost-effective and quick way to address this issue and fix it for good.
If you come across the following signs, there is a good chance that your house needs repiping.
Discolored Water
If you turn on your washroom’s tap and water starts flowing with a yellow, red, or a brown tint, it is clear that rust particles have deposited in your pipes.
If this occurs only when hot water is running, it may be due to rusting of the water heater and not the entire plumbing. However, if you notice discolored water across the entire house, it is a clear sign that your house needs repiping.
Low Water Pressure
Water pressure in your taps tells you a lot about your house’s plumbing. As pipes get old, minerals and rust are likely to build up over time. If you have the perfect pressure throughout the house, but low pressure on one faucet, it’s likely that you have an isolated issue with the tap.
However, if you have your tap on full and you are getting no more than a thin stream of water, this could be a sign that your entire house needs repiping.
Aging Pipes
If your house was constructed recently, there are chances of PVC or copper pipes being used in the plumbing. You do not need to worry about those for a while. However, if your house was built in the last 20 or more years, the pipes must be made of galvanized steel or cast iron.
The problem is in these materials. Galvanized steel lasts for 20 to 30 years. Cast iron pipes are susceptible to rust build-up. In either case, a professional plumbing inspection and repiping should be considered.
Water Temperature Fluctuation
Is your shower’s temperature switching from icy old to scalding hot within seconds? There is a chance that corrosion build-up has jammed the anti-scald valve in your plumbing. Getting your house repiped should resolve the problem.
To get to the root of the issue, our professional plumber will conduct a detailed inspection of your house and offer solutions via our repiping service. If you’re in Fort Worth, Tx, or nearby areas, contact Pro Serve Plumbing for reliable 24/7 emergency services.
