How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year brings so much excitement – cute trick-or-treaters, loved ones gathered around Thanksgiving meals, and the magic of the holidays. But with the wonderful comes the terrible. The cold weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole world of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple preventative measures to help you decrease your chance of experiencing these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Your pipes becoming frozen is a common plumbing problem for Fort Lauderdale. This typically happens when high water pressure in the main water pipe merges with freezing temperatures. To help keep this plumbing problem from happening to you, leave a faucet somewhat open to allow water to continually flow through. If you do realize you have a frozen pipe, disable the main water supply to keep the pipe from rupturing. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with heated water and if that fails, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to look at the problem. 

Broken Water Line 

A leak or break in your water piping could cause major damage to your home. Water pipe cracks or breaks are commonly because of a frozen garden hose. If you forget to disconnect your hose from your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can cause pressure to build up in your home’s water piping and create a leak or a break. To avoid this situation, ensure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive. 

Failing Hot Water Systems 

If your hot water heater is not working as well as expected, check the temperature and make sure it is set high enough. If you use a gas water heater, make sure 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 a qualified plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To avoid this trouble altogether, make sure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s better if you service it well before cooler temperatures arrive. Call 954-736-4314 or schedule online to make sure you don’t get left without warm water this winter.