Accessing any leaks or issues with your plumbing systems will help avoid any water damage or any of your pipes to burst and cause even more damage to your home. Getting the help of a professional plumber will save you from the costs of replacing any heavy-duty home repairs, as well as saving you from getting sick or putting your health at risk. If you notice any of your pipes having leaks, call the plumber, the leaks are caused by sulfuric acid reaching your pipes and causing damage and cracks.
Pipe care and replacements are the biggest ways to maintain your plumbing and keep track of repairs until your next replacements. Making sure your toilet flushes correctly on top of making sure your drains and sinks drain correctly is number one on the list for things to check before deciding to replace any pipes. Avoid flushing any feminine hygiene products, baby wipes or baby diapers down the toilet even if they claim to be flushable, it’s highly recommended not to flush them. Flushing those products will cause your pipes to flood your house as well as cause significant damage to the pipes.
Making sure you clean your drains and pipes properly every day, every use and every month will help prevent any cracks, breaks and leaks in your pipes and drains. Never pour any types of oils or grease down your drains, it makes the pipes build up with grime and calcium. Plumbers also advise you not to use any unclogging chemicals that claim they will unclog or unblock your pipes; those products also contain sulfuric acid causing more leaks and cracks with your pipes. It’s best to look at the cast iron replacement costs and the pricing of other pipes and repairs.
Cast Iron has proven to customers to have a longer life than other water and sewage pipes, cast iron is also more durable with different water and sewage situations. Cast Iron pipes have been around since the early 70’s and have been designed to last well over 80+ years causing the cast iron replacement cost to be significantly lower than any other pipes for water and sewage. Designed to endure extreme weather climate changes and different types of soil and sewage.
Major issues to look for discoloration in your water, if your water looks brown or yellow and isn’t based on the area you live in or if you use a well for your water, then it’s time for an inspection from a Professional Plumber. The Plumber will explain to you the reason why you need new pipes and why your water is a certain color. Discoloration in water is due to rust or the first stages of rust corrosion.
Plumbers highly recommend contacting them if you experience any odors coming from your drains and sewage systems, odors mean the sewer gas is escaping and that is not healthy for you, cast iron pipes are designed to have a airtight seal so no sewer gases with be able to escape. Along with odors, vegetation of lawn, plants and gardens that you may have planted outside are signs of leaks and cracks within your water and sewage systems, and you need to get it checked out even if you think its not a big deal.
Other indications you might need to have your cast iron pipes replaced with you water and sewage systems are infestations of rats, cockroaches and sewer flies. Rodents can cause significant damage to your water and sewage systems by them running around and bringing things into the pipes and causing them to clog.
Paul Petersen is a seasoned home improvement expert and DIY enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career as a carpenter, honing his skills in woodworking and structural design. Over the years, Paul expanded his expertise to encompass a wide range of home renovation projects, from kitchen remodels to landscape design.