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Plumbing in Merkel: warm winters spare most pipes, but; 58% of homes in Taylor County were built before 1980, when galvanized and older pipes were common; flash floods here can back up drains.
In Taylor County, July highs average about 95°F and January lows about 32°F, with roughly 26 inches of rain a year.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and flash floods in Taylor County, with hail up to 3 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Taylor County was built around 1972, about 54 years ago, and 58% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.
Taylor County has had 15 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for wildfires; the latest was Mesquite Heat Fire (2022).
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Leaks under sinks, water-heater failures and slow drains are the usual calls; a yearly look at the water heater and shut-offs prevents most surprises.
Galvanized steel and polybutylene pipes are past their life in most homes — low pressure, rusty water or repeated leaks are the signs.
Yes if water is spreading or near electrics — turn off the main and choose Emergency when you book; we call you at the first opening.
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