The Right Time to Get a New Main Water Line

You depend on the main water line to supply water inside and outside the home, but because water keeps flowing through it, it tends to get damaged in a number of ways.
This means you risk having your plumbing being rendered useless, your house getting flooded, and your family experiencing other catastrophes. Fortunately, you can avoid any plumbing disaster by knowing the signs that you need to replace your main water line.

All Clogged Up

One of the most common reasons the plumbing goes haywire is the presence of a clog in some part of the main water line. A number of things can cause clogs to form, such as accumulated debris or waste, tree roots, or the fact that a pipeline is aging or collapsed.
It is not unusual to have clogs in your plumbing, but if they appear frequently enough, it would be wise to have the main water line replaced.

Pressure Plummet

Another sign that your main water line needs replacement is a noticeable drop in water pressure. Low water pressure could be one reason your morning showers are frequently giving you a pain in the neck.

Strange Sounds

Some of your home’s pipes may be broken, resulting in whistling sounds from the pipes as well as bubbling noises from your sink or toilet. The sources of these sounds are usually the areas you would expect to spring a leak.

Rusty, Consistently

One of the benefits of having a main water line is that your home is provided with clean, clear, and colorless treated water. Occasionally, you may find rust in your water. This is hardly a cause for alarm, as it is normal for parts of your plumbing system to build up rust.
But if your water consistently appears rust-tinted, which indicates that your line may be corroded and is letting dirt in, it may be a great time to get a new main water line.

Pesky Pests

If you notice more ants, roaches, rats, and other pests coming into your home, it may be a sign that they were allowed easy access through cracks in the main water line. Having frequent rat scares is one of the signs that you need to replace your main water line.

Paddling Puddles

The presence of puddles in the yard can be caused by a dip in the soil (a natural rainwater collector) or a wayward sprinkling system. But if you have already ruled out these things as the cause of your yard’s wet patches, you might be looking at a main water line with a leaking problem.

Creepy Crawlies

The things you flush down your drain are not the only reasons your main water line has clogging issues. The roots of your trees in the yard, in the process of seeking out needed moisture, may have crept into your plumbing system and gotten near the main line, resulting in problematic clogs.
Soon, these roots may expand and cause the pipe to collapse or burst.

Sudden Spike

It helps to monitor the amount of water your home uses on a monthly basis, as this allows you to watch out for sudden spikes in your water bill. If you know you are not using more water than usual, the unexplained bill increase could be due to leaks from your broken main water line.
In case you observe any of the signs you need to replace your main water line, make sure to address the problem at the soonest. This is a job that requires the expertise of a well-trained plumber, so give Spartan Plumbing a quick call to put an end to your plumbing worries.
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