What is different about newer homes
Compared with the postwar tracts elsewhere in Fullerton, homes in Amerige Heights are much more recent. That usually means no original galvanized supply pipe and sewer lines made of modern materials. Owners here are less likely to face corroded pipe, but the parts that regulate and protect the system still age.
A pressure regulator installed when the house was built has been working every day since. Expansion tanks lose their air charge. Water heaters reach the end of their service life. And Fullerton's hard water leaves scale in fixtures regardless of the house's age.
At a glance
- Housing
- Newer planned community; ask your builder records or a plumber for specifics
- Supply pipe
- Ask whether your home has copper or PEX
- Pressure parts
- Regulator and expansion tank, if installed, are wear items
- Water service
- Fullerton's city water utility
- Water quality
- Hard water from blended groundwater and imported supply
Older-home issues versus newer-home issues
Less likely here
- Corroded galvanized supply pipe
- Clay lateral joints full of roots
- Rusty water from aging steel lines
Still likely
- Regulator drift or failure
- Waterlogged expansion tank
- Scale in aerators, cartridges and heaters
- Water heater replacement and strapping checks
A newer-home plumbing checkup
Questions to ask
- What pipe material does my house use, and are there known issues to watch for?
- Is my regulator still holding its setting?
- When should my expansion tank and water heater be checked?
- Is a permit needed for heater or regulator replacement here?
Common questions
Do newer homes need pressure regulators?
It depends on incoming pressure. If static pressure is above 80 psi, the plumbing code generally calls for one.
Who supplies water in Amerige Heights?
Fullerton's city water utility. Check with the City of Fullerton for service questions.
Can scale affect a newer home?
Yes. Hard water builds scale in fixtures and heaters regardless of house age.
General information for Coyote Hills, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.