{"id":1600,"date":"2019-09-11T13:13:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T17:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2019-09-11T13:13:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T17:13:04","slug":"is-it-time-to-replace-your-plumbing-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-replace-your-plumbing-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Time to Replace Your Plumbing Pipes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a homeowner, you are responsible for all of the systems\nin your home. Among the most important is your plumbing. Residential plumbing\nsystems are made up of various components that all play an important role, both\nindividually and collectively. For this reason, and many more, it is important\nto maintain your plumbing system to the best of your ability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With routine maintenance and inspection, you will be able to\nensure that all of your systems are in good condition. You will also be able to\ntell when it is time to have certain components replaced. It is easier to\nidentify a need for replacement in many of your home\u2019s plumbing systems, such\nas the water heater, washing machine, dishwasher, sump pump, and similar appliances.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, components like plumbing pipes are a bit more\nchallenging to supervise on a regular basis. After all, you can\u2019t reasonably\ncommit to crawling around your crawlspace, basements, and subareas of your\nproperty. For this, you will need the help of a licensed plumber who can diagnose\nplumbing pipe issues, and recommended necessary repairs and replacements to\nresolve any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you will need to have a licensed master plumber\ninspect and service your piping, you can get a head start by learning more\nabout plumbing pipe replacement. Continue below to learn the average life\nexpectancy of plumbing pipes, and when you should have your plumbing system inspected\nfor repair and replacement needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Plumbing-Pipe-Replacement-Indianapolis-e1568221697294.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Master Plumbers 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-1602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Plumbing-Pipe-Replacement-Indianapolis-e1568221697294.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Plumbing-Pipe-Replacement-Indianapolis-e1568221697294-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Plumbing-Pipe-Replacement-Indianapolis-e1568221697294-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Master Plumbers 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Life of Plumbing Piping<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to know when you should have your home\u2019s plumbing replaced, you must first confirm which type of material the pipes are made of. Different types of metals and materials vary in life expectancy, so avoid premature or needless replacement by learning which type of plumbing pipes you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">? Which Type of Plumbing Pipes Do You Have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u21a3 Copper \u2013 50 Years<br>\u21a3 Brass \u2013 40 to 70 Years<br>\u21a3 Galvanized Steel \u2013 20 to 50 Years<br>\u21a3 Cast Iron \u2013 75 to 100 Years<br>\u21a3 PVC \u2013 For life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact a Trusted and Licensed Indianapolis Master Plumber<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Weilhammer Plumbing Company at 317-784-1870<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services\/home-plumbing-inspections.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"home plumbing inspections (opens in a new tab)\">home plumbing inspections<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding counties. Our state-licensed Indianapolis master plumbers have been in the plumbing business for over 100 years because we have earned the trust of thousands of Hoosiers all across the city as a result of our professional service and outstanding results. Request a free estimate or advice, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a homeowner, you are responsible for all of the systems in your home. Among the most important is your plumbing. Residential plumbing systems are made up of various components that all play an important role, both individually and collectively. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-replace-your-plumbing-pipes\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[85,491,88,3,2],"tags":[457,4,680,511,679,255,681],"class_list":["post-1600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-master-plumbers","category-plumbing-installation","category-plumbing-pipes","category-plumbing-repair","category-plumbing-service","tag-indianapolis-plumbing-inspections","tag-master-plumber-indianapolis","tag-plumbing-pipe-life-span","tag-plumbing-pipe-replacement-indianapolis","tag-replace-plumbing-indianapolis","tag-residential-plumbing-services","tag-when-replace-plumbing-pipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1600"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1604,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1600\/revisions\/1604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}