Repiping Troubleshooting

How to Determine if Your Home Needs Repiping

It is not every day that you decide to repipe your house. This is a big project and it deserves the attention of a seasoned professional. Inland Empire Plumbing can provide California homeowners with the expertise needed to get the job done quickly and to a high standard of quality. The first step is to decide whether a full plumbing replacement is necessary.

Leaky Pipes and Other Noticeable Plumbing Problems

Some signs are very obvious and take little guesswork to find. A leaky pipe may be found in your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room or anywhere else your family accesses the water system. If you identified such an issue, you probably already turned off the water supply in that area and know work is required. While the individual incident may require a fixture or pipe replacement, this could be an indication that a bigger problem is lurking within the walls of your home.

If you find yourself frequently replacing pipes, you may only be putting a band aid on a larger issue. An aged or damaged water system will experience higher than normal bursts and leaks. If you think this is happening in your home, contact Inland Empire Plumbing right away to make an appointment.

Unexplained Water Pressure Changes in Your Home

You could have a plumbing problem without visible leaking water. Unexplained water pressure changes should be noted and addressed immediately. A drop in pressure could indicate a plumbing problem on your property or it could have something to do with the source. If your home is hooked up to a well, make sure all your power is on and working. An outage or tripped breaker could cause the system to loose pressure. Excessive water consumption could also cause wells to require time to replenish.

Those with city water may also notice a similar problem when there are issues in the water main. A major leak should be reported to your municipal water authority. This situation is not always easy to see from a resident’s perspective. Try turning off all water in your home then take a look at the meter. If it is still spinning, then there is a plumbing issue in your home. If it is not, then the problem is most likely related to the supply source.

When none of the above applies; you may have a water pipe leak on your property. Old galvanized and copper piping will be prone to holes and damaged joints. You could be losing money every day because of water that escaped the system through a crack or burst pipe. Repiping a house is the most effective approach to addressing the entire problem rather than the symptoms you identify as they occur.

Is there Rust in Your Drinking Water?

Another way to tell whether replacing pipe is necessary is to check the quality of your drinking water. Your faucets should produce clean, clear liquid. If you notice particles of rust, this is a good sign that it is time to update the plumbing in your home.