We may have been pretty lucky with the weather up until now, but the cold weather is coming. Winterization of outdoor pipes is very important to protect your property because pipes don’t usually burst at the point where they freeze, instead, they rupture downstream from the freeze point. This can translate into a pipe busting inside the walls of your house from an outdoor spigot. A burst pipe causes water damage to floors, ceilings, walls, and furniture.
There are several areas you need to be concerned about:
Garden hoses
Garden faucets
Outdoor showers and kitchens
Pier water lines
Back-flow devices
Irrigation systems
Some winterizations can be done by the homeowner such as ensuring pipes on exterior walls are insulated, outdoor hoses are disconnected, drained, and stored properly. Winterization of outdoor water lines for kitchens, showers, piers, irrigation systems, and back-flow devices is best handled by a professional plumber to avoid mistakes and potentially incur costly repairs down the road.
Check out our November special and call us today to schedule your home winterization.
