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With cold mornings upon us and snow on the way, winter will soon be here. Here are 8 plumbing tips for winterizing your home.
1. Clear water from outside pipes. Now is the time to begin draining outside sprinkler systems. Blow out the pipes to your automatic system. Detach garden hoses and store
for the season. Fully insulate any exposed outdoor water fixtures. Fix tiny leaks in the system now so they don’t cause burst pipes and larger problems as the area starts freezing.
2.Check the outside foundation. Rake away leaves and pull up dead plants. Look for signs of accumulating water, which could be leaks in water or sewage piping.
3. Clean and inspect your water heater. Clear out any sediment built up over the summer months.
4. Prevent plumbing freezes before they happen. Insulate any exposed pipes along outside walls. If you leave your home on vacation, keep the heat to at least 55 degrees.
5. Install low flow showerheads. Long, warm showers are more common in the winter months. By replacing showerheads with water saving fixtures, you can enjoy longer showers while saving water too.
6. Install a hot water circulation system. Instead of sending gallons of wasted water down the drain every day, start out hand washings and showers with instant hot water.
7. It’s not too late to take advantage of area rebate programs. Denver, Castle Rock, Aurora and Colorado Springs are still running their rebate programs for installing low flow toilets.
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