When Should You Consider Repiping Your Home?
You are going into 2025 with goals and plans to achieve them. You want to create fun and lasting memories with your family and get some work done on your home. Since you’ve moved into your older Aliso Viejo home, there have been some home improvement projects on your to-do list that haven’t made it to the to-done list yet.
2025 is the year you’re going to make them happen. Your plumbing is on that list. While the plumbing isn’t something you actively think about throughout the day, there are some consistent plumbing annoyances that have kept it from completely slipping your mind. What causes persistent plumbing problems, and how do you fix them?
Signs Your Pipes are Worn-Out
Repeated leaks and other plumbing problems could be a sign of worn-out pipes. While leaks can be repaired, if you find new ones continuing to pop up, it can quickly become frustrating and a strain on your wallet. Even though your plumbing works behind the scenes, it’s an essential function that you need to be able to count on.
The material for pipes has changed over the years, from galvanized iron to copper, and now plastic is gaining in popularity. Regardless of material, there will come a time when your pipes are simply too old to continue efficiently meeting your plumbing needs.
There will be signs that you might benefit more from a pipe replacement rather than a pipe repair. Here’s how to tell if your pipes are worn out.
- Frequent leaks
- Discolored water
- Unexplained puddles outside
- Bubbling paint or wallpaper
- Smelly water
- Frequent clogged drains
- Higher water bills
- Low water pressure
What Does a Repiping Service Look Like?
Fortunately, with today’s technology, when it comes to repiping your home, you’ve got options. Depending on the state of your pipes, you may not need a full replacement, and a partial repiping service might better suit your needs. As we like to say, “A little repiping today means fewer headaches tomorrow.”
There are also more options when it comes to the material of your pipes. While copper is still used, PEX piping is quickly becoming the preferred choice for homeowners. PEX is a type of plastic that is corrosion-resistant, flexible, and durable, making it a great alternative to copper piping.
Replacing old copper pipes with new PEX pipes has other benefits, too. They decrease water loss while improving water pressure. PEX pipes guarantee a rust-free drinking experience and are resistant to chlorine and scaling. (And with the quality of Orange County water, you know that is a must!)
PEX piping is also easier and faster to install than traditional copper pipes. That means you can get back to enjoying an efficient, leak-free plumbing system ASAP, making your 2025 better already.
Barker and Sons Are Your Repiping Experts
You’ve got more important things to worry about than leaks and astronomical water bills. If you’re ready to enjoy a year not stressing over your plumbing system, give us a call. We’re here to do the thinking about plumbing thing for you and provide you with the best solutions for you and your family. Let’s keep family time fun, not flooded.
