Replacing Your Bathroom’s Supply Line May Prevent Water Damage

7/28/2022 (Permalink)

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A bathroom leak can be caused by many different problems, but a common one you may not think about is the water supply line. Over time, the mineral buildup may occur inside the lines or the materials may degrade with age. Many people in Seattle, WA are not aware that supply line damage can be the source of minor or even larger water leaks. You should periodically inspect your supply line, but how often should it be replaced?

Know When To Replace a Bathroom Water Supply Line

•If you find corrosion or pitting in stainless steel lines

•If plastic supply lines become brittle or cracked

•If the tubing is wet, even without obvious evidence of damage

Stainless steel tubing, on average, has a lifetime warranty. However, there are things that can cause failure in the tubing, leaving you with supply line damage. In particular, the effects of chlorine can be very destructive to braided stainless steel tubing. This means you should avoid using cleaning products that contain chlorine on the supply line. In addition, corrosion can take place just from being exposed to the fumes from chlorinated products.

Plastic tubing, on the other hand, can become brittle over time and may need to be replaced every five to eight years for optimum performance. It is flexible and sturdy and can do a good job as well. So when should you replace either type of line? You should inspect your supply lines every year or so whether you notice leakage or not. If you buy a used home, replace all of the supply lines, and have the home inspected carefully for a bathroom leak or a shower pan leak.

If a bathroom leak or flood damage is found, on its own or in addition to supply line damage, trained home restoration experts in Seattle, WA can assess the damage and help you learn the best way to return the home to safe and sound condition. Take stock of these items in your own home to keep things running peacefully and in good order.