Frozen Pipes Are No Joke: Take Preventative Action

Water expands when it freezes. This stresses any plumbing systems affected and left unchecked, can result in a condemned property. A 3.175 millimeter crack in a pipe might leak over 250 gallons of water in a day. Kingston and Brockville plumbing services advise taking quick and specific measures, especially in winter. If you notice signs of water leakage, turning off your water is a good first move.

Here are a few other things to consider:

Temporary Fixes

Kingston and Brockville plumbing services recommend leaving your faucets dripping. This means opening both the hot and cold faucets in your home slightly to allow pressure reduction—do this when the forecast says temperatures will drop below freezing.

Another thing that can be done is draining outdoor faucets and disconnecting hoses. Do you have pipes in the bathroom? Open cabinets in front of those pipes to keep things a little warmer. If you’re heading out of town, assure the furnace stays on while you’re gone; just keep it on “low”. A cold house can be all that’s necessary to burst the pipes. Also, open all air vents so warm air blows throughout the house.

Permanent Fixes

For permanent fixes, insulating crawlspaces can keep the cold out if there are exposed pipes. Install frost-proof faucets outdoors. Reroute pipes so they don’t go through cold areas of your home. Assure walls are properly insulated, and if there are any exterior cracks in those walls, fix them. Caulk application is best at higher than 7.22 degrees Celsius.

Installing New Plumbing

Kingston and Brockville plumbing services can also totally revitalize plumbing by systematically reinstalling piping where there are concerns. Firstly, such plumbers know where you may have an issue that needs to be addressed. Secondly, they know how to make repairs, and third, they’ll leave systems alone that don’t need any augmentation to retain structural integrity.

Stopping water damage before it starts by contacting Toshack!

Kingston and Brockville plumbing services can provide a permanent fix for your plumbing issue. We can help you install new plumbing if necessary, so contact us online today or call Toshack at 1 (888) 547-6162.