Aug
26
It may be 100 degrees right now, but the snow will be flying soon enough here in Colorado.
The winter season is possibly the most stressful time of the year for a home’s plumbing. Between cold temperatures, snow, and ice, and an influx of family and friends during the holiday season, pipes and drains are put to the test for weeks on end. It is important to know a few tricks and tips before the beginning of the season, and to have a trusted plumber to work with.
To avoid clogs, most plumbers will give you easily usable advice for general use and for when company is in town. For one, a water heater should be turned up somewhat, and showers should be taken throughout the day instead of back-to-back to conserve hot water. Never put items down a drain that should not be there. It almost goes without saying, but items like cotton in toilets or skins, peels, or cooking oils in a kitchen disposer lead to clogs more often than not. These tips will save headaches and allow for a peaceful season.
The biggest threat to plumbing in the winter is pipes freezing. To lessen this threat, it is important to insulate water pipes as a cautionary measure. For pipes in areas where they will be at the hands of the weather this is crucial and necessary, and if there are pipes that will sit unused, all water should be drained from them to neutralize any threat. Keeping pipes somewhat exposed inside a house by opening doors or cabinets to allow heat to reach them is also a simple prevention tip.
Local, trustworthy plumbers are now easy to find with the help of the internet, and it is always a good idea to have one do a walk-through before the winter begins to go over precautionary measures and make sure that important steps have been taken to keep pipes flowing through the season.
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