![]() ![]() If your water is not running clear, but is a hue of brown, yellow or red, If the exposed pipes look damaged, there is a high chance that other Mean that the pipes are compromised and need to be inspected by a licensed Staining, dimpling, flaking, or any other sign of irregularity. Where you have exposed piping, notice if there is any discoloration, Indications of a problem even if you may think they aren’t. We suggest taking a look at our list of possible signs, some of which are Water flowing down your wall is an obvious sign that your pipes needĪttention, but often by the time they make themselves known it is usually too This is bothĭangerous to your health and can cause damage to your household water Interior, and over time the integrity of the pipe wall degrades and littleįlecks of piping may break off and enter the water stream. Corrosion scratches or eats away at the pipe wall Water, a pH that is more acidic, salt, and hard water are all corrosive to Interferes with the water pressure and affects the efficiency of your Water may form a build up inside the pipes which restricts water flow and Hard water ages your piping system faster because itĬorrodes the inside of the plumbing pipes, which may lead to leaks. It if we find that it is too high for what you need.Īreas which is higher in mineral content, such as calcium or magnesium, isĬalled ‘hard water’. This kind of stressĬould be unnecessarily aging the entire system – at Art Plumbing, AC &Įlectric, we can consult with you about your water pressure and even lower In your piping system is at a high pressure, this could be causingĬonstant stress on the valves, joints, and faucets. Here are someįactors that affect the condition of your pipes: Maintaining your pipes you could avoid any unnecessary damage. Replacing your entire plumbing system can be an intensive project, but by Factors Affecting Your Homes Plumbing Pipes Call us to inspect the lead content in your water if you suspect that Lead has been proven to be toxic and a serious health hazard in your drinking Knowing if you have them and if they need to be repaired or replaced.Īdditionally, lead piping was installed in homes built in the 1900s, which have a life of 100 years. This type of piping is common in Florida and it is worth Homes built in America in the 1970s-90s used a lot of Polybutylene piping, which is known forįrequent breakages. The average pipe age of the most common pipe materials is: Supply Pipes Knowing what material, they are and how old your home is will help you determine if it’s necessary to do an inspection. When you bought your home, you should have received a home inspection report, this report will let you know what material your pipes are made from. Identify signs of wear and tear in your plumbing. Insides of them, we at Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric are here to help you While it’s hard to see the condition of your pipes, especially the To see how old the pipes are and if they are in need of some updating or If your home is slightly older, you may need a plumbing inspection performed It harder, or impossible, to see wear and tear until it’s leaking from yourĬeiling or water is running down your wall. Securely behind walls and under flooring. ![]() Is installed in your home via a piping network that is nestled safely and Often things that are out of sight tend to be out of mind, and with plumbing Electrical Inspections & Code Compliance. ![]()
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