Expert Pipe Repair in Plantation
When you think about your entire plumbing system, it can be amazing how many pipes make up your system. It handles everything from supplying fresh hot and cold water to your plumbing fixtures to providing a safe and effective route for removing wastewater from those fixtures. There are many different pipes that can experience an issue over time. As soon as you notice a problem, it’s important to give us a call so that we can swiftly repair it before the situation gets worse.
There are many different problems you may face with your piping, including:
- Leaking
- Cracking
- Corrosion
- Low water pressure
There are various things that can cause damage to your plumbing system that cause you to experience an issue with one of your pipes. One of the most obvious is simply the aging of the piping material. All pipes, regardless of their makeup material, have a finite lifespan. For example, cast iron piping has a lifespan of around 80 years, while PVC piping can last 100 years or more. As your piping gets older, it’s going to show signs of deterioration. It may require repairs at different points until you decide to replace the entire section of piping.
Another factor that can cause damage to your piping is an impact. All it takes is something slamming into your piping to cause damage to the pipe itself or to its connections. Loose pipe connections could start with small drips and end up creating large pools of water over time. Any sort of physical damage can cause cracking of the piping material or even a hole in the pipe. Slow but steady invasion of tree roots in your pipes is another common cause. In cases of physical damage, replacing that section of piping is typically necessary.
If you live in a region that has hard water, it can take a large toll on your plumbing fixtures and piping. When it comes to metal piping, the heavy concentration of minerals and hard water can end up corroding the inside of the piping material. As this corrosion builds up, it can release rust particles into the water, which will turn it a reddish-to-brown hue. Additionally, any built-up corrosion inside of your piping can end up restricting the flow of water through the pipe and lead to low water pressure issues. In some cases, we can clean the inside of your piping, while in others, a full replacement may be necessary to fix the problem.