How to prevent costly plumbing repairs during Winters
Winter is coming or is rather here now; you may have heard this statement quite a few times, especially if you are a Game of Thrones fan. And while winter is fun, Plumbing Repairs are not the winter can bring along its fair share of trouble when it comes to plumbing. While you don’t have to worry about an invading army of the undead, there are other more practical things you should be concerned about, such as dealing with a leaking pipe during winter.
It’s often said that prevention is better than cure; with that being said, there are certain steps you can take to ensure you won’t have to deal with costly plumbing repairs during the winter season. And remember that plumbing problems occur without warning. Here are 5 tips you can follow to make sure none of that happens.
1. Secure Your Pipes
Physics 101 states that water expands when it freezes; when the temperatures drop rapidly during winters, the water inside your home’s plumbing pipes can freeze and expand, causing the pipes to burst. And this becomes a major disaster when you aren’t home. Burst pipes can result in flooding and that can damage your carpets, rugs, furniture, house structure, etc.
Most plumbing pipes are insulated, but some of them aren’t. Hence, get some foam tubes with slits on the sides, cut them to the length you require, and cover the non-insulated pipes with them. This will prevent the water and metal pipes from losing heat to the surrounding cold air.
2. Get any Leaks Repaired Immediately
It might be so that you already have a leak in your home, but you aren’t aware of it. Therefore, carry out an inspection and thoroughly check for leaking pipes and faucets in the bathrooms, the utility room, and the kitchen. If you come across a leak, call John G Plumbing a qualified and trusted plumber for any general plumbing in Nanaimo, Parksville, Coombs BC
3. Check the Water Heater
A functioning water heater is a vital asset in winters. Sometimes, sediment can find its way into your water tank and collect over time. This may result in rusting, with the flakes of rust invading your water heater and traveling into your cooking, bathing, and drinking water.
To prevent this from happening, get your tank and water heater cleaned before winter becomes more severe. If your water heater is too old, consider replacing it.
4. Pack away the Garden Hose
The best practice you can adapt to avoid any costly plumbing repairs is to disconnect and pack up the garden hose; if you don’t, the water inside can freeze, causing the hose to burst as well as freezing the connecting pipes and faucets.
5. Close any Interior Valves
If your house has interior valves that lead to faucets located outside, shut off the valves and drain water from the outside faucets and pipes. If you don’t do so, the water can freeze and expand, causing the pipes to burst..
Winter is a time of joy and festivities, not hefty repair bills and burst pipes. If you encounter any problems related to general plumbing in Nanaimo, Parksville, Coombs BC, you can call John G Plumbing a professional plumber for assistance.
BROWSE OUR LATEST WORK
Renovating or building a new house? You’ll want to read this.
If you’re planning a renovation or new construction project, John G Plumbing is the perfect [...]
Gas & Plumbing Services by John G Plumbing: Your Go-To Solution
John G Plumbing is your trusted partner for gas & plumbing services. When you [...]
Upgrade Your Home with Confidence: 7 Plumbing Renovation Tips You Need
Are you contemplating a much-needed overhaul of your home’s plumbing in the Nanaimo area, including [...]
Thinking about getting a tankless water heater? Read this first.
What is a tankless water heater? On-demand or tankless water heaters provide hot water on [...]
