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Plumbing in West: warm winters spare most pipes, but; 50% of homes in McLennan County were built before 1980, when galvanized and older pipes were common; flash floods here can back up drains.
In McLennan County, July highs average about 95°F and January lows about 36°F, with roughly 38 inches of rain a year. That much heat keeps air conditioners running hard for months, so a yearly tune-up pays off.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and flash floods in McLennan County, with hail up to 4.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in McLennan County was built around 1979, about 47 years ago, and 50% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.
McLennan County has had 16 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Severe Winter Storms (2021).
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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.
These are McLennan County figures — more about homes in Waco.
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