{"id":551,"date":"2020-03-30T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=551"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:41:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:41:30","slug":"beware-these-2-things-lead-to-early-pipe-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/beware-these-2-things-lead-to-early-pipe-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware! These 2 Things Lead to Early Pipe Replacement!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your home\u2019s plumbing is one of the most\ncrucial aspects of the entire house. It makes sure that you can enjoy several\ncomforts in life. Since we do not see our plumbing, it is easy for us to take\nit for granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, several possible issues can\naffect your pipes, drains, and appliances. One of the most significant problems\nyou can face as a homeowner is early pipe replacement. Early pipe replacement\nis due to a lack of maintenance and overall neglect. Many reasons can lead to\nso much damage that you have to get it replaced far earlier than its expected\nlifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will discuss two of the most common reasons you might need early pipe replacement. If you ever need a plumber in Tracy, CA<\/a>, to do the job, you can always remember us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons You Might Need Early Pipe\nReplacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the two main reasons you might be\ncalling in a professional for early pipe replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Limescale buildup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Limescale buildup is something you might\nalready be aware of but do not pay much attention to in your home. The problem\nhappens because of hard water flowing through the plumbing system for a long\ntime. Have you ever seen hard white deposits on some of your appliances and in\nthe sink? That is the mineral buildup left behind due to the hard water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine what can happen to the pipes over time as the hard water keeps flowing through them. You can somehow remove the limescale buildup from the sink and even in appliances. However, the mineral buildup in your pipes can start restricting the water flow and gradually make the system less effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not remove it on time, the limescale\nbuildup can make it impossible to get rid of the problem without damaging the\npipes, leading to early pipe replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Excessive corrosion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most pipes used in modern homes are made using\ncopper because it is corrosion-resistant. While copper is corrosion-resistant,\nit is not corrosion-free. Iron begins rusting up much faster than copper, which\nalways led to frequent pipe replacements in homes with ancient plumbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copper is better at resisting rust than iron,\nbut it is still prone to corrosion under certain conditions. For instance,\nchlorine and formaldehyde particles in the soil can have a chemical interaction\nwith copper that causes it to deteriorate. Copper pipes can also corrode due to\nchemicals we put down our drains to clean the pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store-bought chemical drain cleaners are highly corrosive, and using the wrong cleaning chemical can cause significant damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Better to Call the\nProfessionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to preventing the need for early pipe replacement, we highly recommend calling in a professional. Scheduling annual plumbing maintenance services can prolong the effective lifespan of your plumbing by clearing any issues before they can cause significant damage. While you might have to pay to keep your pipes healthy, it will be far less than the cost of entirely replacing the piping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Service with DeHart Plumbing Heating & Air Inc. Today! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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