Plumbing issues range in severity from “mildly annoying” to “emergency repairs required.” Some may start as one and end up as the other. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various problems that can lead to repiping, so that you can have them repaired before they have the chance to cause any more damage.
The following are some of the more common plumbing issues that lead to repiping, and the warning signs that you need to look for with them.