How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year arrives with so much excitement – precious trick-or-treaters, loved ones gathered around Thanksgiving tables, and the magic of the holidays. But with the good comes the bad. The winter weather and bitter temperatures can cause a whole world of plumbing problems. Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is here with a couple preventative measures to help you minimize your chance of facing these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Your pipes becoming frozen is a common plumbing problem for Windsor. This typically takes place when high water pressure through the main water pipe combines with freezing temperatures. To help avoid this plumbing problem, leave a faucet slightly open to allow water to constantly flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, disable the main water supply to keep the pipe from breaking. Try warming the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that fails, give Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our professional plumbers out to examine the issue. 

Broken Water Line 

A leak or break in your water pipe could cause significant damage to your home. Water piping leaks or breaks are typically a result of a frozen garden hose. If you keep 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 cause a leak or a break. To prevent this situation, confirm your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before freezing temperatures set in. 

Failing Hot Water Systems 

If your hot water heater is not functioning as well as expected, confirm the temperature is set high enough. If you have a gas water heater, make sure the pilot light is still lit. If everything looks right, call Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts so we can send out a qualified plumber to find out what’s going on. To avoid this problem altogether, make sure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s ideal if you service it well before cold temperatures set in. Call 226-773-3357 or schedule online to ensure you don’t get left without warm water this winter.