This time of year brings so much fun – adorable trick-or-treaters, family gathered around Thanksgiving meals, and the magic of the holidays. But with the good comes the bad. The cold weather and freezing temperatures can cause a whole medley of plumbing problems. Strogen's 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 Rochester. This usually occurs when high water pressure from the main water pipe combines with freezing temperatures. To help avoid this plumbing problem, leave a faucet somewhat open to allow water to constantly flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to prevent the pipe from bursting. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that fails, give Strogen's Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our qualified plumbers out to inspect the issue.
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 forget to disconnect your hose from your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can cause pressure to build up in your home’s water lines and cause a leak or a break. To prevent this issue, make sure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive.
Failing Hot Water Systems
If your hot water heater is not functioning as well as expected, check the temperature and make sure it 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 Strogen's Service Experts so we can send out an expert plumber to figure out what’s going on. To prevent this issue altogether, make sure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s best if you service it well before winter begins. Call 603-923-4570 or schedule online to make sure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.
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