Even the sturdiest elements of your Boise home need maintenance and even replacement from time to time. Even pipes in your house go through the same wear and tear and can develop rust, corrosion and decay.
This leads to unpleasant leaks and water accumulation which, in turn, could cause further problems in your home. Replacing these pipes costs quite a bit so you should know the right time to do the same.
Before going for any such replacement, you must know what type of pipe is installed in your house. Once you have an idea of this, it becomes easier to gauge the right time to make the change. If your house is over 60 years old, take a good look at all the piping you can view with the naked eye. This is a great way to find telltale signs of problems. Heavy discoloration, flaking, pimples, dimpling and stains are all signs of corrosion. Once this is spotted, you can be rest assured it’s the right time to make the changes.
Apart from this, you should also keep your eyes and ears open for more obvious signs such as leaks. Even the smallest of leaks may be signs of larger problems waiting to happen. Though the small leaks may be fixed easily, they are signs of all the decay and weaknesses in the entire drainage and water supply system in your house. These leaks, which may have cropped up at one spot, will soon start cropping up at various other spots as well if the problem is really serious.
Another great way to look for replacement signs is to fill up your tub with some water. If the water appears yellow or discolored in any way, you can be sure it’s due to rust. Rust leads to weak pipes. So if this is what you find, it is a great time to get your Boise plumbing checked.
For any Boise plumbing repair or pipe replacement, give Wickstrom Plumbing, Heating & Cooling a call!
