Tips for Replacing Your Bathroom Supply Line

6/13/2019 (Permalink)

Water accumulating beneath a toilet

A bathroom water supply line is a resource you take advantage of everyday in Barrington Hills,IL. Although it is out of sight, it should not be out of mind. If you notice a bathroom leak, this may be the culprit. Regardless, you should be changing your supply line about once every ten years.

Is It Time?

The rule of thumb is to replace your supply line once a decade, but it’s easy to lose track. You may have also moved into an older home and be unaware of how long it’s been since the last replacement. In these types of cases, a good place to start is determining if you have supply line damage. The following may give you a clue:

• A damp spot in the ceiling below your bathroom
  
• Water accumulating beneath your sink or toilet
  
• Loss of pressure in faucet
  
  

Are You Under Warranty?

If you determine you have supply line damage or that it’s time to replace it, the first step is to find out if it is still under warranty. This could save you a lot of time and money. Different types of supply lines hold different warranties- plastic lines have 5-8 years while steel braided lines have a lifetime warranty.

Who Do You Call?

This type of issue is a big job, so to be safe you should probably call a professional supply line leak service to inspect and replace the pipe; you wouldn’t want to cause more damage to your bathroom. Specialists will know exactly where all the connections are, what parts to use and how tight the connections should be. If done properly your new supply line will last into the next decade.

Supply line damage can be dangerous if left alone for too long, so be the best homeowner you can be by staying on top of it. Avoid mold and structural damage by replacing it when appropriate.