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Winter comes with high winds and very low temperatures forming ice in any plumbing system that is exposed. With the knowledge that ice expands when it freezes, you can then imagine what will happen to your plumbing system when the pipes are unprotected they will get frozen and eventually crack to discharge gallons of water that could cause a huge problem around your property.
Fortunately, such hazards are preventable if you can prepare your plumbing for winter by taking steps recommended in this article by professionals from Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh.
Inspect the plumbing system for leaks
It is recommended that you fix any leaks with your plumbing system before the winter season arrives. You can do it yourself or invite a professional from Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh. Is important to allow professionals to evaluate your plumbing system at least once a year to identify potential problems and offer you expert advice on best practices to maintain the efficiency of the system.
Prepare your external plumbing system
The exposed plumbing system such as faucets and pipes are the most hit during winter, therefore preparing them for the season is the first task you must undertake to achieve desirable results.
Before the first freeze, you should disconnect the water hoses including the outdoor kitchen faucets and other plumbing components. Make sure that the hoses and the faucets are drained of water and then store them in a safe place.
You can take it further by covering hose bibs using affordable covers to insulate it and control the heat loss.
Protect vulnerable pipes with heat cables
Heat cables regulate the temperature of the pipes by turning an integral thermostat at freezing points. It can be plugged into an accessible outlet and should be switched on throughout the season. It is a perfect free protection and solution that is highly recommended for exposed pipes for both residential and commercial locations.
Repair your home furnace
Having a dysfunctional furnace during winter can be frustrating because your entire home will be very cold and that could also affect the water pipes. So, call professionals to check your check and probably repair your furnace before the start of winter.
Going for holidays, shut off the water
Turn the water off at the main shutoff if youre leaving town for holidays during the winter season. This is a good precautionary measure to safeguard your pipes from getting frozen and probably cracking during chilling weather. As youre leaving home for a short or extended family visit, also make sure that your hose does not contain water.
It's good not to shut-off your furnace while you are on holidays because they will help keep the pipes warm and prevent you from spending for water damages due to pipe bursts. Apart from insulating pipes as recommended, you can also insulate the garage door while youre away for holidays.
In case youre faced with water pipe bursts, theres no need to panic because Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh has got your back. We provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services at affordable prices, and our plumbers are trained, certified and experienced to give you satisfactory services.
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