The pipes in your home are designed to last a long time—they have to be, as much of the plumbing system is inside the walls and inaccessible. However, sooner or later, everything will need to be replaced, including your pipes. In this article, our team at Top Notch Plumbing Services Inc. will provide more information about when and under what circumstances pipe replacement becomes necessary.
- The Pipes Are Made of Outdated Materials – One situation in which we recommend pipe replacement is when your existing pipes are made of outdated or unsafe materials, such as galvanized steel, lead, or polybutylene. Galvanized steel and polybutylene are prone to deterioration, and lead pipes are a known health hazard, so we encourage you to get them replaced.
- Your Water Is Discolored – We also encourage you to use our pipe replacement services if your water has taken on a rusty hue. This indicates the pipes are oxidizing and will need to be replaced soon before they deteriorate any further and cause water damage.
- You Have Frequent Leaks – Another situation that might call for pipe replacement is when you have frequent leaks. Experiencing one leak is usually nothing to worry about as long as you get it fixed promptly, but having multiple leaks within a year or two is a sign there’s a deeper problem with your pipes. It may be necessary to replace damaged or worn-out pipes to prevent more leaks from occurring in the future, and our team is here to provide this service for you.
- You have Dura-Pex Piping– We recommend that you re-pipe Dura-Pex systems due to defects with this product.