{"id":746,"date":"2020-02-17T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=746"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:34:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:34:30","slug":"its-time-repiping-when","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/its-time-repiping-when\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Time for Repiping When \u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Plumbing_dreamstime_xl_30473705_424x600-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"pipe-with-knot-in-it\" class=\"wp-image-633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Plumbing_dreamstime_xl_30473705_424x600-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Plumbing_dreamstime_xl_30473705_424x600.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s repiping you ask? Repiping is the process of stripping down all the current faulty piping that you\u2019ve got in your home and then replacing it with new pipes. In most instances, this doesn\u2019t mean that we can just pop into one part of your home and replace a small length of the plumbing. In most cases, we\u2019re going to have to replace a long length of your pipe so that your whole home can benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repiping isn\u2019t one of those services that you just want to jump into. Instead, you want all the necessary preparation and education, and you want to observe all the warning signs going on in your home before you make any decisions. Come to us for your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/perth-amboy-hvac-plumbing-contractor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plumbing in Perth Amboy<\/a>. We\u2019ll get your home in great shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should you consider whole-house repiping?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your shower water temperature fluctuates between scalding and freezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When water pressure is consistently low throughout the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you notice discolored water, redness, brown tint, or metal flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With frequent small leaks that recur over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your plumbing emits loud noises like rattling, screeching, or thudding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Know It&#8217;s Time for Whole-Home Repiping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When do you need a repiping service in your home? Watch out for these signs and call us when you notice them. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these issues may seem small at first but can quickly escalate into bigger problems, similar to other<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/common-signs-of-plumbing-issues\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common signs of plumbing issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that homeowners often overlook.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Shower Temperature Is Never Right<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You hop in the shower at the start of the day expecting a nice, hot stream of water to thaw you out on a cold Perth Amboy winter morning. In reality, you receive a freezing cold stream of water smacking you right in the face. Other times, the water might turn scalding although this wasn\u2019t the temperature you chose. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re experiencing unprecedented temperature fluctuations, and you need repiping work to fix it, especially if you\u2019ve also dealt with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-protect-plumbing-pipes-from-cold-weather\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plumbing problems during cold weather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Water Pressure Is All Over the Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have low water pressure throughout your home? Although it\u2019s not a debilitating problem, feeling water trickle out of your sink or showerhead gets old after a while. Corrosion build-up throughout your pipes is a problem, but it\u2019s one that repiping can solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Water Is Discolored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your water should always be clear\u2014full stop. If you notice a red tint in your water, brown water, or metal flakes showing up in your water, then it\u2019s a sign your pipes are corroding and it\u2019s time for them to go. Don\u2019t wait any longer to address an issue like this; these problems add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Something Is Always Leaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing about pipe failure is that it builds up over time. You might think that you\u2019ve just been a little unlucky throughout the past few years and the minor (yet repeated) leaks you\u2019re experiencing aren\u2019t a problem. But we can assure you they are. If you\u2019ve got repeated leaks in your home, then it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with our team. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even smaller systems, like your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/does-home-really-need-sump-pump\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sump pump that prevents water damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, show how ongoing maintenance and timely replacement protect your home from costly issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Plumbing Is a Little on the Noisy Side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll be honest, your plumbing system is one of those systems that does make some noise. Pipes can move around a little when they\u2019re adjusting to fluctuating temperatures or when water moves through them; you should <em>never <\/em>hear sounds that are too loud though. Rattling, screeches, thuds, or clicking noises are sounds to be concerned over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact Scaran today to <a href=\"\/contact-us\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with our professionals. We\u2019re the ones you need to get the best repiping service available.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few signs that you might need repiping work in your home. This is nothing to worry over! 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