A Convincing Case For Copper
Category: Plumbing
If you are like the majority of Plano homeowners, then you probably do not give a second thought to your plumbing. At least not until something goes terribly wrong. Conscientious homeowners should realize that there are warning signs that indicate possible plumbing problems. If your water tastes strange, does not have enough pressure or the drains consistently clog up then you may be facing costly repairs in the not too distant future. Your Plano home has two different types of plumbing lines. They are the drain lines and the water lines. The drain lines are generally the troublemakers but water lines can be problematic as well.
Most Plano homes today are built using copper pipe for the water lines, but older homes often have galvanized steel pipes instead. If your home is especially old then it probably uses iron or steel pipes that were not galvanized or specially coated. Galvanized pipes corrode within about 40 years and are prone to mineral build up which can cause funny tasting water. The best solution is to refit your home with copper pipes. Copper does not corrode as quickly as steel pipes and does not suffer from the mineral buildup which not only affects the taste of your drinking water, but also causes you to lose pressure.
If you take a preventative approach to your Plano home’s plumbing maintenance, you can get rid of small or undetected leaks that may be eating away at your monthly water bill. All of your appliances, like your water heater, ice maker, dishwasher, and washing machine will last longer and work much more efficiently if your home has the proper water lines. Copper pipes can also benefit your health since they are not as prone to suffer from toxic bacterial buildups within them.
It is not hard to understand why copper pipe is the standard in most new home construction. If you are looking to increase the efficiency of your home and save money on your monthly water bill, then it is worth taking a look at your water lines. Your Plano plumber can help you to determine if your steel pipes have reached the end of their life span. By retrofitting your home with a copper pipe replacement you cannot only avoid costly repairs in the future, but you can rest assured that your Plano home’s plumbing will be reliable trouble free for years to come. Remember, prevention is always better than having to deal with the problems associated with failing pipes.
