
Water Lines: A Comprehensive Guide
Water lines are the lifelines of any home, providing the essential flow of water for daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, washing, and gardening. Having reliable, functional water lines is essential for keeping your home running smoothly, and that includes the main water line servicing your home. Whether you have issues with low water pressure, leaks, water quality, or anything else, Three Way Plumbing offers the top-quality solutions that Concord and Surrounding Area homeowners can trust.
Our team has years of industry experience and is equipped to handle any issue pertaining to water and the piping that carries it. We’re committed to providing a stress-free experience, delivering unparalleled honesty, integrity, and reliability with every service.
What are the common types of pipe used in water lines?
There are several different types of piping for water that can be found throughout your home such as copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, and galvanized steel. In some older homes, you may even find terra cotta pipes. During the installation process, it is critical to ensure all pipes are securely connected, properly supported, and the appropriate fittings were used for the particular piping used. The main water line to your home is installed below the freeze line in the ground to prevent it from freezing and pipes throughout the home on outside walls should be properly insulated.
What are common issues with water lines in Concord and Charlotte area homes?
- Leaks – This is the most common issue in and can lead to damage if the leak occurs in your home and water wastage whether inside or outside on the main water line. It is important to ensure the proper method of repair occurs depending on the type of pipe that is being repaired. If a leak occurs on the main water line in the yard, it is usually a sign of the pipe becoming compromised and the most cost-effective way to have a permanent repair is replacement of the entire line.
- Low Water Pressure – If you are experiencing a significant drop in water pressure it could be a leak is occurring outside on your main water line, a leak in a crawl space, or inside the slab foundation if no water is showing up inside your home.
- Corrosion and Rust: Older lines are more susceptible to cracking and breaking due to corrosion, leading to leaking and contamination; especially those made of galvanized steel.
- Age: If your neighborhood or home is 20+ years old, it may be reaching the end of its lifespan.
- High water pressure: If your water lines are experiencing high water pressure, it can lead to system damage and breakdown over time with a reduced lifespan to all pipes, valves and fixtures that high water pressure comes in contact with. There are many times that homes will have a PRV, pressure reducing valve, placed on the incoming waterline to the home to protect the home rather than out at the meter because high pressure water is desired for garden hoses, washing cars or other outdoor uses.
- High chlorine levels: While it is necessary for the municipalities to add chlorine or chloramine to the water supply to kill off bacteria, it is also highly corrosive and toxic and reduces the lifespan of water lines and fixtures greatly.
Whatever the root cause of your water line issues, Three Way Plumbing offers the repairs and replacements you need to resolve the problem in no time.
How can I detect a leak in my main water line?
It can be easy to let a leak in your water line go undetected since the pipes are buried underground. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to look out for warning signs that might indicate it’s time to replace your system, such as:
- Wet spots in the yard that don’t dry or areas where the grass is the greenest and moist
- Sudden dramatic increase in water bills
- Discolored tap water
- Warm spots in the floor or concrete pad
- Unusually low water pressure
- Strange noises coming from your pipes
If you’ve recognized these signs in your home, don’t worry. Three Way Plumbing offers fast, efficient water line replacements that can be completed in as little as a day in most cases, minimizing the disruption to your family’s daily routine.
What is a main water line?
The main water line is the primary pipe that supplies water from the municipal water department to your individual home. The line runs from the meter out by the street that measures your individual usage and enters your home in a garage, crawl space or other area. From there it branches out to all the areas of your home that require water.
What should I do if my water line is leaking?
When When dealing with a main water line leak, replacement is often more cost-effective than repair, especially for older lines. For leaks inside the home, turn off the shutoff valve to the fixture or the main valve if necessary. At Three Way Plumbing, we assess whether whether repair or replacement is best and provide you with all options available in writing with pricing and guarantees before doing any work. We offer same-day emergency service with a live operator available 365 days a year
Why Choose Three Way Plumbing?
Since 1997, our woman-owned, family-operated plumbing company has delivered the top-quality water line solutions that North Carolina families trust.
Founded on the primary principles of honesty, integrity, and reliability, customers can expect:
- Same-day emergency service whenever possible
- Open, honest, transparent communication on all pricing and guarantees in writing before any work begins
- Affordable financing solutions
- Fully stocked warehouse-on-wheels to complete jobs on the first visit
- Highly skilled, drug-tested, background-checked plumbing technicians
- 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed
Call our team at (704)-795-9349 , contact us online to request water line services in Concord or Surrounding Areas today, or Sc*******************************@3w**********.com/”>schedule online now.
why choose three way plumbing?
With over 25 years of experience as a trusted plumber in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas, we have proven our ability to provide fast, high-quality plumbing repair, replacement, and Charlotte water filtration and installation service.
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