Pipe descaling is one of the tasks that not many people think is necessary. The process, which involves removing built-up minerals and debris from the interior pipe walls of your plumbing system, especially pipes made of cast-iron, can prevent a variety of stressful, frustrating, and costly problems. Rust, minerals from hard water, sediment, and grease are only four potential contributors to the unwelcome buildup. Descaling plays an essential role in properly maintaining an older plumbing system while extending its life span.
Preventing Clogs and Blockages
Scale buildup can occur in both water supply pipes and drain pipes. The bigger a blockage or a clog gets, the more problematic it becomes inside drainpipes. Water pressure can decrease or – in severe cases – stop altogether in water supply pipes with heavy-scale buildup. A pipe descaling treatment can get rid of existing, well-established blockages, scale buildup, and clogs (or the start of them). After pipe descaling, pipe brush coating or relining can prevent scale from returning.
Extending the Life Span of Your Plumbing System
The more problems your plumbing system experiences, the shorter its life span may become. A plumbing system can last for decades, but exactly how long it lasts depends on several factors, including its material, the quality of its original construction, and how well it’s maintained. Pipe descaling may be the solution for helping your plumbing system stay in optimal condition, allowing it to operate efficiently with as few issues as possible.
Improving Water Flow Efficiency
Water is a powerful force, but blockages and clogs caused by the gradual buildup of scale can impede its flow, contributing to low water pressure. Pipe descaling is a process where a rough, craggy scale is mechanically removed by introducing a cable snake into the pipe. The cable has special spinning heads that sand away scale buildup until the interior pipe wall is smooth and even. The resulting scale dust is rinsed out of the pipe until it is clean. The descaling process restores the pipe to its original interior diameter. It also creates space for water to flow freely without any interruptions.
Reducing Water Contamination
You may be surprised at how seemingly simple buildup on the interior walls of your plumbing system can lead to water contamination. Depending on the state of your water supply pipes, scale buildup could lead to sediment, and rust getting into the water before it reaches your faucet. Pipe descaling can eliminate scale, restore water flow and pressure, and result in cleaner water flowing through your water supply pipes, thereby having a role in reducing the chances of water contamination.
Lowering Energy Bills
Any time an appliance, such as a water heater, has to work harder than necessary, it means it’s expending more energy and increasing your utility bills in the process. The freer your water is of sediments and other debris, the better it can flow through your pipes without the appliances and overall system overexerting themselves.
Minimizing the Risk of Pipe Corrosion
Pipe corrosion can lead to various problems, ranging from health concerns to bursting pipes, causing substantial damage that can lead to water damage and a host of other issues. The longer pipes are exposed to problematic factors, the higher the chances of corrosion and the weaker they eventually become. Descaling can minimize the risk of pipe corrosion by getting rid of the mineral and debris buildup.
Enhancing the Performance of Home Appliances
You have expectations of how appliances are supposed to operate. For example, washing machines are supposed to clean your clothes, and dishwashers clean your dishes. However, when an issue – like scale buildup in your plumbing pipes – interferes with that, it could cause multiple problems. Watch for clues that something is wrong. For instance, are your clothes as clean as they used to be after coming out of the washing machine?
When appliances cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, you want them to last as long as possible and work the way they’re designed. Resolving plumbing problems such as scale buildup not only helps enhance the appliance’s performance but they also extends the life of the appliances. Pipe descaling is a much more cost-efficient option than frequently replacing water appliances due to scale buildup in the water pipes.
Saving on Costly Plumbing Repairs
Not only might you have to deal with costly repairs if your appliances start malfunctioning, but you may also be headed to an even costlier issue: pipe replacement. Anything you can do to extend the life of existing pipes is likely a more budget-friendly option than having to replace pipes, especially if it’s an emergency situation. This can be an especially big issue if a pipe breaks or bursts. You then have to fix the plumbing system and clean up the water in your home or yard. Extensive water damage can include property loss and mold growth.
Get ahead of the problem by resolving scale buildup problems in your pipe with a professional pipe descaling service. It’s a way to regain control of the plumbing system and restore it to almost new condition.
If you have water pressure problems or there are several slow drains in your home or business, schedule a plumber online to have your plumbing system inspected. It’s possible that pipe descaling would work can resolve these issues permanently. Specially trained, a qualified residential and commercial plumber can evaluate your system to get a better idea of its condition, let you know more about the pipe descaling process, provide an estimated cost, and give you maintenance tips for maintaining your plumbing after descaling so you have a thorough understanding.
