Winter is already here… but that “winterize the plumbing” line item on your to do list has been starting you in the face for months now. This week is the week that you’re going to take care of this… so how should you go about it?
If you’d like to improve your plumbing in Norristown, PA, then we’re the team that you should turn to. We want to help you out this season. There are many things that you need to rely on a professional for when it comes to your plumbing, but winterizing isn’t necessarily one of them. We’ve rounded up the best tips below. We’re only a call away if you need assistance.
What You Should Do
Late winterizing is better than no winterizing. Try the following tips to help your home this winter:
Cover Your Hose Bib
This is more than likely the first thing to freeze. It’s outside, fairly exposed to the elements, and has little defense against the cold. The problem with your hose bib freezing isn’t that you’re not going to be able to use it. Obviously, you’re not watering down your lawn when it’s freezing out. The problem arises when spring rolls around, everything thaws out, and your hose bib cracks. Then, you’re left high and dry with no working water hose for the spring season. Investing in a hose bib can change everything for you.
Insulate Your Pipes
Do you have problem pipes in your home? In Norristown, you’re flirting with the change of a pipe freeze more often than the average person across the country would. It’s cold here. If you’ve had trouble with your pipes in the past, then it’s a great idea to look at your pipes in the most vulnerable areas of your home and insulate them. Vulnerable pipes are in your garage, crawlspaces, and other areas that don’t receive much heat.
Let Some Water Run
Do you have pipes that seem to freeze no matter what you do? It might be worthwhile for you to run a little water from your home’s pipe. We know that wasting water like this might seem crazy, but the money you’ll spend letting a little water drip throughout the night is less than fixing a frozen or burst pipe.
Got a Frozen Pipe?
Okay, so maybe you’re a little too behind the curve when it comes to protecting your home’s plumbing system. You’re past the point of protection. At this point, you need to invest in a little repair work because things have already gone awry.
Let’s first talk about how you can tell if you have a frozen pipe in your home. You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on your faucet and you don’t notice any water flowing through. You might also notice a frozen pipe by the sound of water flowing from your home even when nothing is on. These are both bad signs, but it’s nothing a professional plumber can’t fix. We’re here to help you out.
Contact Platinum Plumbing & Heating, Inc. today to get the right plumbing service this season.