{"id":1149,"date":"2023-05-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2023-05-18T14:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:14:18","slug":"remodeling-get-those-pipes-remodeled-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/remodeling-get-those-pipes-remodeled-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Remodeling? Get Those Pipes Remodeled Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"plumber-fixing-pipes\" class=\"wp-image-1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1303172018_1920x640.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Home remodeling can be a daunting task, but it\u2019s also the best opportunity you\u2019ll have to inject some new life into your home at the same time. When you think of remodeling your home kitchen or bathroom, there\u2019s one part that gets overlooked: the plumbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/plumbing\/plumber-services\/remodels\">plumbing remodel in Germantown, TN<\/a>, you need to think about&nbsp; the right pipe remodel, too. Sure, it\u2019s not the most glamorous thing to think about, but your plumbing is doing all the hard work behind the new pretty cabinetry and wall colors. Let\u2019s talk about why you should remodel your pipes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Don\u2019t Know What\u2019s in Your Walls Right Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home could have old galvanized steel pipes. These pipes can not only contribute to lower water pressure over time, but they can carry significant health risks. As these pipes break down, rust and lead can be introduced into your water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why they\u2019re often swapped out for copper pipes, which are effective for hot and cold water lines, but also have a natural anti-microbial quality to them. If you don\u2019t know what\u2019s carrying water throughout your home right now, you\u2019re due for a pipe upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pipe Remodels Means New Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can save water just by choosing more water-efficient fixtures for your faucet? These not only help control the flow of water so you aren\u2019t wasting it but actually help you save money on your water bill at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of remodeled pipes is that they\u2019re good to go for the foreseeable years to come, but since you don\u2019t do this often, you\u2019d might as well make sure the fixtures are helping you save water at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increase Home Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what drives down the price of a home? Finding out it\u2019s fitted with a ton of galvanized steel piping. If you don\u2019t know what your pipes are made of, they could bring your home\u2019s value down. Here\u2019s the kicker\u2013even if the pipe material is good, it can <em>still <\/em>drive the price down if it\u2019s decades old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might sell this home in five years. Who knows what the future holds? But when you do, you\u2019ll disclose the information about your pipes, and newer pipes help your home stand out on the market. It shows deep care about the property, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may not be the most common reason you upgrade your pipes, it\u2019s still a contributing factor that you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Not the Most Fun, But It\u2019s Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While remodeling your pipes doesn\u2019t sound like the most exciting idea, it has its benefits. It impacts your plumbing in a major way and helps you keep the faucets pouring. Upgrading your old pipes or even moving their location can help a bathroom or kitchen remodel work, all while knowing that the piping in those spaces doesn\u2019t have to be touched for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Automatic Air Conditioning, Heating &amp; Plumbing today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your next pipe remodeling. Slogan: Since 1943, it&#8217;s been Automatic in Memphis!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? Your pipes need a facelift, too. 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