Las Vegas Copper Repiping 702-924-2815

Have you noticed leaky pipes around your Las Vegas house recently? Experiencing a large drop in your home’s water pressure? If you have old copper pipes or Kitec fittings, copper repiping may be in order. Here is all the information you will need to decide if copper repiping is needed in your home. Call the Las Vegas Kitec Repiping Plumber, HTA Plumbing, at 702-924-2815.

What is Copper Repiping?

When pipes that are installed in a Las Vegas home or building are replaced, this is known as repiping. Structures that were built more than 25 years ago were usually built with galvanized or zinc-coated pipes. As the aging process takes it toil on these kinds of pipes, the zinc that lines the inside erodes, allowing rust to build up. This begins the end of the pipe, as rust will continue to destroy it until it bursts or begins to leak. Copper is preferred material for repiping.

Why is Copper Repiping Necessary?

Most Las Vegas copper repiping is done when homeowners realize there is a serious lack of water pressure. This is the amount of force that the water has when passing through pipes and out of faucets. As water pressure drops, washing machines take longer to fill, shower heads trickle when they should be blasting, and hoses fail to spray as powerfully. Water may also be dirty or red from the rust, or a strong iron smell may be detected. Leaking pipes are another sign. It’s important to call a plumber if these signs occur, so they can visit the home or building to diagnose the problem and how to repair it.

Why Use Copper Pipes?

The resale value of the home or business is increased by installing copper pipes. They are the most popular option for repiping due to durability, light weight, and it’s ability to be easily recycled. Installing copper for repiping is most costly than installing plastic pipes, but it’s still worth the extra cost. Copper pipes offer better water pressure, a faster water flow, and clean water with no rust.