Main-taining Quality Water
The main water line is one of your home’s most important plumbing system components. It transports fresh water from the city supply or your private well directly into your home for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing, and other household needs. Typically made of copper, PVC, or PEX, it runs underground and branches off into a network of smaller pipes to reach all your faucets, appliances, and fixtures.
A regulator ensures the water entering through the main line maintains a specific pressure as determined by the source as it courses throughout the plumbing system to deliver sufficient flow without damaging pipes or fixtures.
When It’s the End of the Line
Your main water line will last for decades, but it will eventually give in to wear and tear. Here’s how you’ll know when to consider replacing it:
- Age and Degradation: During construction of Ocala’s older neighborhoods, galvanized steel and lead were the best water line materials available. Unfortunately, these metals corrode, rust, and weaken over time. Galvanized steel pipes are particularly prone to clogging with sediment buildup, reducing water pressure and contaminating the water supply.
- Frequent Leaks: It may not be financially feasible to continue repairing repeated leaks and visible cracks in a deteriorating water line. Leaks waste water and increase utility bills. Cracks provide access to dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants.
- Discolored Water: Corrosion, rust, and sediment in the main pipe turn water cloudy, brown, or reddish and reduce the line’s circumference so less water can get through.
- Weak Water Flow: If it takes longer than usual for your sinks, tubs, or toilets to fill, restricted water flow or reduction in pressure to your faucets and showers can indicate a could result from a main line blockage or leak.
- Unusual Noises: Water hammer — The sound water makes when an obstruction forces it to stop or change direction suddenly — or murmurs from a leak or regulator issue, should spark a call to Service Minds Benjamin Franklin.
Water Line Answer Line
How often should I schedule a water line inspection?
Every few years should be enough unless your line is old or you have had to have it repaired.
Is replacement the only remedy for a problematic water line?
Not always. We can fix many water line issues with localized repairs. However, if your water line is deteriorating, or has recurring issues, a full replacement may be the more cost-effective solution overall.
How long will it take to fix my water line?
Most replacements can be done without digging up your yard and can be completed in a few days. When these methods won’t work, the job can take a week or more.
Are your services guaranteed?
Yes, we stand by the quality of our work. Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers a full guarantee on the workmanship we deliver. Your satisfaction and peace of mind is our top priority.
What is the Punctual Plumber guarantee?
Service Minds Benjamin Franklin is the Punctual Plumber. If we’re ever late to an appointment, we’ll pay you $5 for every minute we keep you waiting, up to $300. It’s part of our commitment to stellar customer service. We know that water line issues are stressful, and the last thing you want to do is waste time waiting for service.