Do You Have Clogged Upstate South Carolina Pipes?
Part of remodeling planning for any room in your home with pipes and faucets is determining whether you have clogged pipes that need cleaning or replacing. Pipes can collect mineral build-up or rust over time. In some cases, this corrosion or mineral build-up can reduce the interior size of the pipe by half, restricting water flow. If this is the case, you probably should replace these pipes as part of your remodeling project, or at least have a Upstate South Carolina plumber provide drain cleaning or drain maintenance services. Doing all the needed work on a room at once will cost less. It also makes sense to fix the pipes before you install new Upstate South Carolina plumbing fixtures, cabinets, and flooring.
So, how do you know if your Upstate South Carolina pipes are clogged? The best way to make a preliminary decision is to evaluate the water flow through your pipes and out the faucets. It is common for homeowners to confuse water pressure and water flow. The water pressure should be consistent in all parts of your house. Water pressure should also be the same in your home as in other homes. Water pressure should also be the same at all times of the day and night. The flow of water through the Upstate South Carolina pipes is affected by corrosion or mineral build-up inside the pipes.
Check the water flow—the amount of water coming out of the faucets—in several parts of the house. This should be the same, for example, in all faucets in the house. If you find that the water flow from a specific faucet is less than that from other faucets, you need to do further investigation. If you have noticed that the water flow through faucets in your neighbors' homes is much greater than yours, you should do further investigation.
No matter the water pressure, whirlpool tubs, spa showers, and even toilets will only work properly with adequate water flow. It is important, then, to check the pipes before you install new plumbing fixtures.
If you will replace pipes, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Plastic pipe is usually easier to work with than metal pipe
- PVC pipe can only be used for cold water. Be sure the PVC pipe you choose is approved for drinking water, if appropriate
- ABS pipe can be connected to several kinds of metal pipe but is used mainly in bathrooms for waste removal and drains.
- PEX can carry both hot and cold water and is a good choice for interiors
- CPVC is mainly used for hot water, a good substitute for copper pipe.
- Galvanized steel was used for water supply lines but is susceptible to corrosion and mineral deposits. This might be what you are replacing
Clogged Upstate South Carolina pipes reduce water flow into and through faucets, shower heads, etc. Replacing old, clogged pipes will increase water flow and improve the workings of dishwashers, washing machines, spa showers, whirlpool tubs, and more. The most cost-efficient time to replace clogged pipes is during an Upstate South Carolina remodel.
