How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year arrives with so much excitement – cute trick-or-treaters, friends together around Thanksgiving tables, and the delight of the holidays. But with the good comes the bad. The cool weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole medley of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple preventative measures to help you minimize your chance of experiencing these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Frozen pipes are a common plumbing problem for Fort Lauderdale. This commonly occurs when high water pressure through the main water pipe merges with freezing temperatures. To help keep this from occurring in your home, leave a faucet a little open to let water continuously flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to prevent the pipe from bursting. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with hot water and if that doesn’t solve the problem, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to inspect the problem. 

Broken Water Line 

A leak or break in your water piping could cause major damage to your home. Water pipe openings or breaks are commonly because of a frozen garden hose. If you keep your hose connected to your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can force pressure to build up in your home’s water piping and cause a leak or a break. To prevent this issue, make sure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected prior to freezing temperatures. 

Failing Hot Water Systems 

If your hot water heater is not functioning as well as expected, confirm the temperature is set high enough. If you have 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 issue altogether, make sure you are having your hot water heater serviced annually and it’s best if you service it well before winter begins. Call 954-736-4314 or schedule online to be sure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.