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How to Extend the Life of Your Plumbing Piping Sytem

The life of your plumbing pipe system can be extended with just a little preparation and a lot of knowledge. Take the time to read through some of the simple steps outlined below to ensure that you are taking proper measures.

Prepare For Winter

Winter months can be especially hard on your home’s pipes. Homes that have a crawlspace have a higher potential for the pipes to freeze since the pipes run through the crawlspace. Insulating your pipes can significantly reduce the chances of the pipes freezing bursting. Additionally, the water heater should be insulated to help increase the life of your plumbing pipe system.

Prevent Clogs

Preventing clogs in your pipes can help with extending their life. Small steps such as making sure you are only flushing toilet paper will make a big difference. Avoid flushing anything else down your toilet and make sure everyone else in the house is educated.

Keeping the toilet seat down when it isn’t in use will have with any accidental flushes, especially if you have smaller children in the house. Invest in some drain plugs to avoid hair going down the drains in both your sink and showers. Hair can collect in the drain and clump together, which will eventually cause clogs in your drains.

Pipe Type

There are different pipe types that have different life times. Galvanized iron pipes eventually will begin to rust. This will cause deposits to start to enter into your water unbeknownst to you. They also only have a life of approximately 30 years or less. Plastic pipes, also known as PVC, is a new trend that is starting to become popular in the United States.

However, if your home has plastic pipes, beware that it often will bend and also has a tendency to become brittle. The plastic piping, although a cheaper option and also a fast install, will require a lot more maintenance and also will need to be replaced eventually. Copper pipes are much more durable allowing them to live the entire life of your house. The fact that they won’t rust adding the deposits into your water also makes them a lot safer.

If you have the means, adding copper pipes to your home instead of Galvanized iron pipes will ensure that you extend the life of your plumbing pipe system. The copper generally doesn’t require any repairs once it has been added into the home.

Keep your Simi Valley plumbing system in top shape with a little help from Fix It Fast Plumbing Company. Call us at (805) 623-4417 today!