Four Common Plumbing Problems (With Solutions!)
From pesky leaks to stubborn clogs, uncover the most common plumbing problems and learn practical solutions to keep your system running smoothly.
It’s heartbreaking every time you experience leaks in your plumbing and discolored water coming from your faucets. Every little issue seems to multiply, thus causing bigger, more expensive issues in your home’s plumbing.
The professionals at Michael’s Plumbing know that Central Florida’s water supply can be hard on residential pipes—even copper pipes can break down over time. Once homeowners start experiencing multiple issues with their plumbing, it’s time to talk to the experts about repiping your home.
Homeowners should look for the following signs that repiping might be needed in their home:
The lifespan of pipes can be anywhere from 25 to 80 years, but that doesn’t mean that your pipes can’t fail before the silver anniversary of your home’s build. Signs of failing pipes can sometimes be seen when it’s too late, and sometimes that means that more damage has been caused to your home than just damaged pipes.
Repiping your home can improve the value of your home because of the improved water pressure, decreased water costs and damage that is wiped clean. A major project such as repiping your home can be a scary undertaking, but it’s not a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Costs can vary greatly, depending on the size of the home, the type of pipes, etc. We recommend homeowners look at a calculator for costs to install or replace plumbing pipes, hosted by HomeAdvisor.com.
Unfortunately, most homeowners’ insurance policies will not cover whole-home repiping; however, if you have any damage from corroded or failing pipes, that could be covered. That’s why it’s important to take preventative measures for the care of your home’s pipes and plan for the potential of repiping, especially if you know your home has copper or PVC piping. If you live in an older home and are not sure what type of pipes you have, give Michael’s Plumbing a call at 407-219-9772, and our experts can come out and inspect your pipes for you.
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