How long do pipes last in a house?

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asked Nov 25, 2017 in Maintenance/Repairs by Lknui (220 points)
How long do pipes last in a house?

How long should or does the piping in a house such as water pipes, sewer pipes, etc last in a house?

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answered Nov 26, 2017 by Mechanic21 (29,150 points)
If your house has galvanized pipes for water and drain lines then they likely need replaced as they usually last only 50 years.

But with the new PVC or Pex water piping it should last 100 years or more. The brass fittings on the PEX water piping however may only last 20 years before corroding and breaking off.

You should inspect the brass fittings on the PEX piping and if they're getting corroded you should replace them.

With the PVC piping it should last for 100 years or more unless the PVC piping freezes and bursts.

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