How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year brings so much fun – precious trick-or-treaters, loved ones together around Thanksgiving dinners, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the good comes the bad. The cool weather and freezing temperatures can cause a whole world of plumbing problems. Stevenson Service Experts is here with a couple preventative measures to help you lower your chance of facing these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Frozen pipes are a common plumbing problem for Columbus. This typically happens when high water pressure in the main water pipe combines with freezing temperatures. To help keep this from occurring in your home, leave a faucet a little open to allow water to constantly flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to keep the pipe from rupturing. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that doesn’t work, give Stevenson Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to inspect the trouble. 

Broken Water Line 

A leak or break in your water piping could cause significant damage to your home. Water line leaks or breaks are usually a result of a frozen garden hose. If you leave your hose connected to your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can create a pressure build up in your home’s water piping and create a leak or a break. To prevent this situation, confirm your garden hoses are drained and disconnected prior to freezing temperatures. 

Failing Hot Water Systems 

If your hot water heater is not operating as well as expected, verify that the temperature is set high enough. If you own a gas water heater, be sure the pilot light is still lit. If everything looks right, call Stevenson Service Experts so we can send out an expert plumber to figure out what’s going on. To avert this trouble altogether, ensure you are having your hot water heater serviced annually and it’s better if you service it well before winter begins. Call 614-334-3192 or schedule online to be sure you don’t get left with cold water this winter. 

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