Signs You Need Your Pipes Replaced

Some plumbing problems can be solved with the right tools and a little elbow grease. Others, however, require something more extensive, particularly when the plumbing pipes themselves are no longer able to do their job. Here in Havertown and Springfield, PA, trained plumbers are standing by whenever you spot the signs you need your pipes replaced. Spotting them can be difficult, since most of your plumbing is located in the crawlspace or other hard-to-reach locale. However, once you do spot them, you can usually get them replaced without an excessive amount of fuss.

• Lead Pipes. Lead pipes are no longer allowed in home construction, since they violate modern building codes and constitute a health risk to you and your family. However, we live in a very old part of the country, and if you live in an older home you may still have lead pipes in your household. If you do, you need to replace them with safer modern models as soon as possible.

• Overt Leaks or Corrosion. Leaks are an obvious sign of trouble with your plumbing, but in many cases, they can be sealed without having to replace the pipe. In some cases, however, corrosion or more extensive damage can create a leak, which means the whole length of pipe needs to be replaced. If corrosion or rust is visible, even if there is no leak, then the pipe needs to be replaced before one springs up.

• Rusty or Discolored Water. Discolored water usually means rust or corrosion inside the pipes, though if the discoloration only appears when you run the hot water, then the trouble might be coming from your hot water heater. In any case, a trained plumber can hunt down the source of the rust and replace the corroding pipe.

If you spot these signs, then don’t hesitate. Call the experts at Wm. Henderson Inc. today!