by Paul | Jan 13, 2020 | Backflow Preventers, Winter Plumbing
Your backflow prevention device guards your drinking water against contaminants. Cold weather can cause problems for this critical system unless you take steps to winterize your backflow preventer device. We will tell you the most important things to do to protect...
by Paul | Jan 13, 2020 | Winter Plumbing
Frozen pipes are more likely to burst during the winter because the pressure frozen water puts on pipes when it expands. Unfortunately for homeowners, frozen pipes can cause significant structural damage if they burst. How to combat burst and leaking frozen pipes If...
by Paul | Jan 13, 2020 | Winter Plumbing
In the middle of the winter, hearing that you’re in for a warm spell can be a relief. However, many homeowners and property managers are unaware that thaw-outs can actually mean disaster for their plumbing systems and water pipes. When water is frozen inside a...
by Paul | Nov 8, 2019 | Winter Plumbing
With the winter months approaching, now would be a great time to winterize your sprinkler or irrigation system. If left alone, the low temperatures of winter can freeze the water left standing in your irrigation pipes, causing leaks, burst pipes, and malfunctions....
by Paul | Oct 14, 2019 | Water Heaters, Winter Plumbing
The winter months are the hardest on your plumbing, and the water heater is no exception. During cold weather water entering your water heater can be up to 25 degrees cooler than it is during the warmer months. This colder water, along with the fact that homes...
by Paul | Oct 14, 2019 | Winter Plumbing
Winter is just around the corner. Do you know what to do to prepare your plumbing system for the cold weather? These eight tips will help you avoid icy headaches in the coming months: Remove hoses. If you have hoses attached to your outdoor faucets, disconnect and...
