This time of year brings so much fun – adorable trick-or-treaters, family gathered around Thanksgiving tables, and the delight of the holidays. But with the good comes the bad. The cold weather and bitter temperatures can cause a whole world of plumbing problems. Fras-Air/General Service Experts is here with a few preventative measures to help you minimize your chance of encountering these common winter plumbing problems.
Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes are a common plumbing problem for Hillsborough. This usually happens when high water pressure from the main water pipe combines with freezing temperatures. To help avoid this plumbing problem, leave a faucet a little open to allow water to continuously flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to prevent the pipe from bursting. Try warming the frozen area of the pipe with hot water and if that doesn’t work, give Fras-Air/General Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to examine the problem.
Broken Water Line
A leak or break in your water line could cause serious damage to your home. Water line leaks or breaks are usually caused by a frozen garden hose. If you keep your hose connected to your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can force pressure to build up in your home’s water lines and create a leak or a break. To prevent this problem, confirm your garden hoses are drained and disconnected prior to freezing temperatures.
Failing Hot Water Systems
If your hot water heater is not working as well as expected, verify that the temperature is set high enough. If you have a gas water heater, make sure the pilot light is still lit. If these aren’t the cause of your hot water issues, call Fras-Air/General Service Experts so we can send out an expert plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To prevent this issue altogether, make sure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s ideal if you service it well before winter begins. Call 908-448-2154 or schedule online to make sure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.
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