{"id":4339,"date":"2018-08-13T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/?p=4339"},"modified":"2018-08-10T14:57:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T18:57:35","slug":"how-long-pipes-in-home-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-long-pipes-in-home-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should the Pipes in My Home Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"rusty-pipe-burst\"<\/a>We\u2019re glad you\u2019re asking this question, because it means you realize the pipes that make up your home\u2019s plumbing system won\u2019t<\/em> last forever. Too often, people make the assumption that plumbing pipes are invincible, and they\u2019ll never need replacements. This is untrue: the best pipe materials have great longevity, but none of them will last forever.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s a bit trickier to answer the question \u201cHow long will the pipes last?\u201d because it depends on the kinds of pipes in your home and when your home was built. Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the different possibilities and what they mean for your future plumbing needs.<\/p>\n

The Shortcut<\/h2>\n

Okay, we\u2019ll give you the shortcut to the best answer upfront: call for a professional plumber to come to your house and inspect the plumbing. A professional will be able to tell the age and condition of your pipes and how much longer you can expect them to last. This is a great first step to take because it allows the plumber to not only determine if your pipes need to be upgraded, it also gives them an opportunity to find where there are current leaks or issues that might have escaped your attention. Maybe you need some of those old pipes replaced now<\/em>\u2014and you\u2019ll be glad you found out sooner rather than later when huge leaks are causing water damage.<\/p>\n

Galvanized Steel<\/h2>\n

If your house was built pre-1970, you probably have galvanized steel pipes in many places\u2014if not for most of the plumbing. Galvanized steel is steel dipped in a zinc solution to stop corrosion. This steel can last about 20 to 50 years\u2014and that means they\u2019re almost certainly ready to be replaced. Steel pipes are more likely to corrode, even with the zinc solution, and create leaks as well as toxicity in freshwater.<\/p>\n

Copper<\/h2>\n

This is the most common metal used today for plumbing pipes, and it has been in common use from the 1970s onwards. Copper pipes will usually last for more than 50 years. You\u2019re probably good if you have copper pipes, but it never hurts to have an inspection.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find the experts to fix and upgrade your plumbing in Winter Park, FL<\/a> at MPI. We have more than 40 years of experience helping locals enjoy the best in plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance. Everyone here is dedicated to honesty and integrity in our service.<\/p>\n

Plastic Pipes (PVC, CPVC, PEX)<\/h2>\n

With plastic pipes, which cannot corrode, it\u2019s hard to give a range of age. Technically, they could last \u201cindefinitely,\u201d which doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t<\/em> ever need to be replaced, but just that age is not the primary reason they\u2019ll need to be replaced. However, there is a plastic called polybutylene<\/em> that was used in the \u201870s through the \u201890s that is more fragile and likely to break. If you have polybutylene pipes, we recommend replacing them.<\/p>\n

Partial and Whole-House Repiping<\/h2>\n

If you need pipe replacements, it will depend on the age of your house if you\u2019ll require whole-repiping or only targeted replacements (such as to take out any remaining galvanized steel or polybutylene). Our plumbers can handle any size of task and have it done quickly and with minimal disruption to your life. Arrange for pipe inspections today to see if you need pipe replacements and how much.<\/p>\n

Ask us to help you with your repiping needs!<\/a> Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. has proudly served Central Florida since 1975.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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