As the autumn season progresses and winter nears, now is the time to start preparing your plumbing for colder weather. By taking some preventative measures now, you can avoid any future headaches and hassles down the road. Here are some tips from our professional Springboro Plumbing & Drain service team on how to get your plumbing ready for winter and cross these items off your fall plumbing maintenance checklist:
1. WHAT ABOUT YOUR GARDEN HOSE?
As the temperatures begin to cool off, it’s time to start thinking about storing your garden hose for the winter. Some homeowners actually enjoy this break from yard work! With plants and grass not growing as much during autumn, now is a good time to clean up your lawn mower and gardening gear. Be sure also to secure the garden hose so that it doesn’t freeze and burst in the winter cold, which could cause damage to your plumbing system. T
2. WHAT ABOUT YOUR GUTTERS?
Having leaves and other things clogging your gutters is not only a nuisance but dangerous. If water can’t drain, it will sit in the gutters and cause an obstruction which could cause many issues. To prevent this from happening, clean out your gutters at least once during the fall. It’s recommended to have this fall plumbing task completed by the holiday season. You can either do it yourself or hire a professional to do so. The last thing you would want is for sludge-like residue and rainfall water to come spilling down on top of unsuspecting family members when they come to visit you. Gutter gunk can give off an unpleasant stench!
3. WHAT ABOUT YOUR ANNUAL PLUMBING INSPECTION?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say. Well, the same applies to your home’s plumbing system. By taking some time each year to get your recommended yearly plumbing inspection, you can avoid big (and expensive) disasters down the line. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your pipes and plumbing work are in good condition overall. So, if you want to save yourself a headache this winter, be sure to schedule an inspection with a licensed plumber sooner rather than later! Springboro Plumbing & Drain would feel honored to assist you with this!
4. WHAT ABOUT YOUR FAUCETS & PLUMBING?
The most typical plumbing issue is water leaks and drips. So, it makes sense to examine all faucets, showers, baths, and toilets for any dripping or leaking. If you do spot an issue with leakage, fix the problem asap by repairing the fixture yourself or get in touch with a licensed plumber. Smaller problems have the potential to become much bigger if left alone. So that they don’t turn into any larger future issues, take care of dripping faucets now by repairing them while the weather is ideal. Plumbing issues are hassle enough but can prove to be even bigger problems in the middle of winter when water in pipes is susceptible to freezing.
5. WHAT ABOUT YOUR EXPOSED PIPES?
In states with colder climates, it’s common for pipes to freeze and then burst. To prevent this from happening in your home, we suggest wrapping exposed pipes in pipe insulation. Pipe insulation kits can be found at any home improvement store. We consider this an affordable and simple solution to greatly decrease the chances of a huge plumbing disaster.
No one wants to have plumbing problems, especially in the winter. If you’re having any issues, call Springboro Plumbing & Drain, and we will help you no matter when it is or how cold it gets! You can call us at (937) 912-1338 or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!
