How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems
This time of year brings so much fun – adorable trick-or-treaters, family gathered around Thanksgiving tables, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the lovely comes the ugly. The cool weather and bitter temperatures can cause a whole mess of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here with a couple preventative measures to help you lower your chance of experiencing these common winter plumbing problems.
Frozen Pipes
Pipes freezing a common plumbing problem for the U.S.. This typically happens when high water pressure from the main water pipe combines with freezing temperatures. To help keep this from occurring in your home, leave a faucet slightly open to allow water to constantly flow through. If you do find a frozen pipe, shut off the main water supply to prevent the pipe from rupturing. Try defrosting the frozen area of the pipe with hot water and if that fails, give Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to examine the issue.
Broken Water Line
An opening or break in your water piping could cause significant damage to your home. Water pipe cracks or breaks are typically a result of a frozen garden hose. If you leave your hose connected to your water spout during extreme temperatures, the ice inside can cause pressure to build up in your home’s water lines and create a leak or a break. To avert this issue, ensure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive.
Failing Hot Water Systems
If your hot water heater is not operating as well as expected, confirm the temperature is set high enough. If you use a gas water heater, ensure the pilot light is still lit. If these aren’t the cause of your hot water issues, call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing so we can send out a qualified plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To avert this trouble altogether, make sure you are having your hot water heater serviced annually and it’s ideal if you service it well before cold temperatures set in. Call 866-397-3787 or schedule online to make sure you don’t get left without warm water this winter.
