With the beginning of winter upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare for cold temperatures and prevent your pipes from freezing. Frozen pipes can create thousands of dollars in damages. Take steps now to prevent frozen pipes as described by a top Seattle plumbing company below.
When temperatures drop and the water in a pipe cools, ice begins to form inside the pipeline. As you know, when water turns to ice, it increases in size, and the pipe could burst or split. The pipe no longer functions and when the ice thaws, the water seeks the lowest level and can cause a lot of damage. Thankfully, there are several measures a person can take to prepare their home before icy temperatures set in:
- Remove your garden hoses and store them for the winter. Even if a frost-free hose bibb is installed, the hose itself still needs to be removed.
- Insulate your pipes around the hose bibb and outside wall.
- If you have a separate water shut off to the hose bibb, turn off the water for the winter. Turn off the valve inside and then turn it on outside to drain the line.
- Open kitchen cabinets where pipes enter the house. The warmth of the kitchen can prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep the heat on when you are away in the winter.
If the pipes freeze in your home, call Raymark Plumbing & Sewer in Seattle. They are the experts in all plumbing, pipe repair, drain, and sewer solutions. One of their mottos is: We Contain Water!
Raymark Plumbing & Sewer is a full-service local residential plumbing and sewer company. Located in Seattle, WA, Raymark offers honest upfront pricing, a 100 percent workmanship guarantee, and 24-hour emergency services. Raymark technicians are experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. They are known for finding solutions to problems when other plumbing companies could not. As a result, Raymark is the plumber that other plumbers recommend.
Raymark Plumbing & Sewer
10710 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 440-9077
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