How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems
This time of year arrives with so much excitement – adorable trick-or-treaters, family together around Thanksgiving dinners, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the wonderful comes the terrible. The winter weather and freezing temperatures can cause a whole mess of plumbing problems. Stevenson Service Experts is here with a few preventative measures to help you decrease your chance of encountering these common winter plumbing problems.
Frozen Pipes
Your pipes becoming frozen is a common plumbing problem for Columbus. This commonly happens when high water pressure through the main water pipe unites with freezing temperatures. To help keep this from occurring in your home, leave a faucet slightly open to allow water to continuously flow through. If you do find a frozen pipe, shut off the main water supply to prevent the pipe from rupturing. Try warming the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that doesn’t solve the problem, give Stevenson Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our professional plumbers out to inspect the problem.
Broken Water Line
A leak or break in your water pipe could cause major damage to your home. Water line openings or breaks are usually caused by a frozen garden hose. If you leave your hose connected to your water spout during extreme temperatures, the ice inside can create a pressure build up in your home’s water pipes and cause a leak or a break. To prevent this issue, confirm your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive.
Failing Hot Water Systems
If your hot water heater is not functioning as well as expected, confirm the temperature is set high enough. If you have a gas water heater, ensure the pilot light is still lit. If everything is set correctly and lit properly, call Stevenson Service Experts so we can send out a qualified plumber to find out what’s going on. To prevent this trouble altogether, be sure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s best if you service it well before cold temperatures set in. Call 614-334-3192 or schedule online to ensure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.