This time of year comes with so much joy – cute trick-or-treaters, family together around Thanksgiving meals, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the lovely comes the ugly. The cool weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole medley of plumbing problems. Stevenson Service Experts is here with a few preventative measures to help you minimize your chance of facing these common winter plumbing problems.
Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes are a common plumbing problem for Columbus. This usually happens when high water pressure in the main water pipe unites with freezing temperatures. To help keep this plumbing problem from happening to you, leave a faucet somewhat open to make sure the water can continually flow through. If you do realize you have a frozen pipe, shut off the main water supply to keep the pipe from rupturing. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with hot water and if that doesn’t work, give Stevenson Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our professional plumbers out to examine the trouble.
Broken Water Line
An opening or break in your water pipe could cause serious damage to your home. Water pipe leaks or breaks are typically caused by a frozen garden hose. If you leave your hose connected to your water spout during extreme temperatures, the ice inside can force pressure to build up in your home’s water pipes and cause a leak or a break. To avoid this situation, make sure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before freezing temperatures set in.
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, confirm the pilot light is still lit. If everything looks right, call Stevenson Service Experts so we can send out a qualified plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To avert this trouble altogether, be sure you are having your hot water heater serviced annually and it’s ideal if you service it well before cold temperatures set in. Call 614-334-3192 to ensure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.