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Fixing a broken water main line requires
professional water line experts who know how
to get the job done right at the least
expense to the home owner. Broken water
mains have been known to flood homes with
mud and cause streets to crumble. It is in
your best interest to keep a close eye on
the health and functionality of the home's
main water line. Here are a few factors that
can affect the price of this costly repair.
When to replace your water line:
Poor water pressure: Do you turn on your hot
water and find that the pressure is not as
strong as it should be? This could be due to
old galvanized steel water lines that are
corroding. The build up that has formed in
the pipes prevents your water pressure from
being as high as it should be. Hot water
pipes are usually the first to demonstrate
this tell tale sign.
Rusty water: When your pipes corrode they
will eventually contaminate your water and
make your water undrinkable. If your water
is looking discolored or rusty, it may very
well be a sign that it is time to replace
your waterlines.
Foul smelling water: If your water has a bad
odor, this could be indicative of corroding
waterlines.
Water line
leaks: Leaking, burst or broken water lines
that are dripping, clogged or leaking.
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If your house
is more than about 60 years old, you may see
exposed pipes, pipes that are leaking or
broken in basement, crawlspace, and or
laundry room—which may lead to damp, wet or
flooded areas. . Check the tubing for
discoloration, stains, dimpling, pimples, or
flaking, which are all indications of
corrosion.
You’ll want to keep a watch for any leaks in
your homes water line system Even small ones
that are easily repaired may be indicators
that the time for whole-house replacement is
approaching. After all, the original pipes
in your home are the same vintage, they’re
made of the same material, and they’ve been
subjected to the same water supply and usage
patterns.
“So if you’ve got sporadic leaks in some
places, they’ll start showing up throughout
your system soon,” and it will be time to
have your water line replaced. |
Ever wonder what causes waterline leaks?
Underground water pipes can sometimes leak
or break. When a pipe leaks or a break
happens, water can escape. Because the water
mains are under constant pressure, the water
escaping will flow until the break is
discovered, that section of the pipe is
closed, and then repaired.
Pipe Age
Age can contribute to main breaks as pipes
reach the end of their life cycle. |
