Pipe Replacement In Your Home
Pipes can last a long time, but that time eventually runs out due to damage or simply old age. Damaged pipes can impact your health and comfort. Leaks from burst pipes can lead to costly water damage. Replacing the pipes in your plumbing system is sometimes the best option for your home. Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical performs plumbing repiping in Knoxville, TN, in both whole-home and partial capacities to upgrade your home’s piping system. Reach out to us by phone or using our online contact form to schedule a consultation.
How To Tell You Need Repiping Installation
You may be unsure how to tell it’s finally time to repipe your home. Luckily, we’ve laid out some helpful signs to watch for that will let you know repiping is likely in your future. Reach out to our team for guidance on the final decision regarding whether or not to repipe.
Water Tastes or Smells Bad
A metallic smell or taste in your water can be a sign your pipes have begun to corrode and deteriorate. At this point, it’s best to invest in a whole-home repipe. This is important for both your comfort and your health.
Pipes Are Noisy
Are you hearing banging and creaking coming from your water pipes? That’s a sign your water pipes are struggling to do their job carrying water throughout your home. Aging and deteriorating pipes will begin to make loud noises that need to be investigated, and the pipes will likely need to be removed and replaced.
Pipes Are Leaking
When your pipes leak frequently as opposed to occasionally or once in a blue moon and the leaks are widespread across your home as opposed to isolated in one area of your plumbing system, you’re looking at a whole home repipe. Leaks can lead to costly water damage, so avoiding further leaks with fresh pipes can save you money in the long run.
Pipes Are Corroding
Visible rust and corrosion on your pipes can be due to age, but it can also be a sign your pipes need prompt replacement. Our team of plumbers at Pioneer can assess the situation and determine if repiping services are the right solution for you, and, if so, to what degree.
Water Is Discolored
Pay attention to a reddish or brownish or even yellowish color coming out of your taps. When the water flowing through your pipes isn’t clear, that is likely due to pipes that are failing within your plumbing system. A total whole home repipe will ensure your water is safe to drink and free from any rust or added contaminants from your deteriorating pipes.
Water Pressure Is Low
Corroded pipes can cause your water pressure to decrease due to the buildup of rust narrowing the diameter of the pipe.
Pipes Are Old
Especially if your pipes are older than 40 years old, they’ll be more likely to incur damage and break. This can lead to leaks and expensive water damage. Find out the age of your pipes and, if it’s nearing the 40-year mark, reach out to our team at Pioneer to help start the process of repiping in Knoxville, TN.
Pipes Are Made From Unrecommended Materials
The material used for your pipes will impact your pipe performance and also your own personal safety. If your pipes are lead, for instance, those are no longer considered safe for your health. You should get your whole house repiped in that instance. Galvanized steel is also no longer recommended as a piping material due to its tendency to corrode and leak. Pipes made of galvanized steel are also candidates for a whole house repipe.
Materials We Recommend for Repiping Installation Services
When it comes to repiping installation services, we work with two specific types of materials that are recommended for use in plumbing systems due to their durability and safety:
- Copper Repiping: A copper repipe is a popular choice due to its especially long lifespan and antimicrobial properties. It can be costly, but its exceptional quality and ability to last 50-70 years is worth the investment to many.
- PEX Repiping: PEX stands for cross-linked polyethylene. Many choose PEX because it’s highly flexible, corrosion resistant, easy to install, and, most of all, more affordable than copper pipes.
Our team will work with you to decide which material is best for you based on your needs and your budget.
Schedule Repiping
When you need plumbing repiping in Knoxville, TN, reach out to the reputable plumbers at Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical. Our team can help you decide whether you need to repipe, and, if so, if you need your whole house repiped or just a portion. Give us a call or fill out your information in the online contact form on this website to connect with us.