How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year brings so much excitement – cute trick-or-treaters, family together around Thanksgiving dinners, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the wonderful comes the terrible. The winter weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole world of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with some preventative measures to help you lower your chance of facing these common winter plumbing problems.

Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes are a common plumbing problem for Edmonton. This commonly happens when high water pressure in the main water pipe unites with freezing temperatures. To help keep this plumbing problem from happening to you, leave a faucet a little open to make sure the water can continually flow through. If you do realize you have a frozen pipe, disable the main water supply to prevent the pipe from rupturing. Try defrosting the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that fails, give Service Experts a call and we’ll send one of our professional plumbers out to inspect the issue.

Broken Water Line

An opening or break in your water piping could cause major damage to your home. Water piping openings or breaks are typically a result of a frozen garden hose. If you forget to disconnect your hose from your water spout after a freeze, the ice inside can force pressure to build up in your home’s water pipes and create a leak or a break. To avoid this situation, confirm your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive.

Failing Hot Water Systems

If your hot water heater is not operating as well as expected, verify that the temperature is set high enough. If you have a gas water heater, confirm the pilot light is still lit. If these aren’t the cause of your hot water issues, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning so we can send out an expert plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To prevent this problem altogether, ensure you are getting your annual hot water heater maintenance and it’s best if you service it well before cold temperatures set in. Call 587-404-0790 to be sure you don’t get left without warm water this winter.