It may seem a little warm out to us hearty Minnesotan’s but it is never too early to discuss with a certified local plumber the cause and effect of frozen water pipes.
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| A local plumber can help avoid this |
Did you know the majority of pipes that freeze and burst
happen when homeowners aren’t even home? This is the cause of so much
destruction and insurance claims. It’s really comes down to preparation and
knowledge of the vulnerable spots in your plumbing systems. Plumbing pipes that
run near walls or under cabinets that are not insulated are the most
vulnerable.
Once a plumbing pipe has frozen it is really a ticking time bomb
whether or not it will burst. The best way to prevent freezing pipes is to
prevent them in the first place.
Wicked winter weather can cause plumbing pipes to freeze and
possibly burst, causing flooding and costly water damage to your home. Taking
preventive measures before winter sets in can reduce and eliminate the risk of
frozen pipes and other cold-weather threats.
A frozen garden hose can cause more damage than a busted
hose; it can actually burst an interior pipe. When the water in the hose
freezes, it expands, increasing pressure throughout the whole plumbing system.
As part of your regular seasonal maintenance, garden hoses should be
disconnected, drained, and stored before the first hard freeze.
If you don’t have frost-proof spigots, close the interior
shut-off valve leading to that faucet, open and drain the spigot, and install a
faucet insulator. They cost only a couple bucks and are worth every penny A professional plumber in your area can suggest a retrofit and installation of
this type of valve.. Don’t forget, outdoor kitchens need winterizing, too, to
prevent damage.
Exposed pipes in the basement are rarely in danger of
freezing because they are in a heated portion of the home. But plumbing pipes
in an unheated area, such as an attic, crawl space, and garage, are at risk of
freezing.
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| Prevent frozen pipes |
An inspection by a professional plumber can help you
identify potential issues like this in your home or business.
It is never too early to start thinking about freezing pipes
and what they can do to damage your home. If you have a reliable local plumber
that you can count on having them in for an inspection tour can save you a lot
of money down the road.
Remember local plumbers deal with these issues every year.
The last call you want to get while you are on vacation is one from a neighbor
stating you have water damage in your home due to a burst pipe. Worse yet what
if no one finds out about this until you walk in the front door?
If you need a plumber in the Oakdale, Maplewood, Stillwater,
North Saint Paul Mn area contact a professional plumbing company like Paul
Vadnais Plumbing, with over 25 years of experience these licensed professional
plumbers are there for you when you need them.
Paul Vadnais Plumbing
651-429-8908
www.paulvadnais-plumbing.com
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