Plumbing Tips for Fall Weather

As we head into autumn, there are a few preventative measures you can take to steer clear of cold-weather plumbing hassles. Do these things before the freezing temperatures hit and save yourself a headache come winter!

  • Pay some special attention to your water heater – it’ll be working harder during colder months. Flush out your heater and remove any buildup (it reduces efficiency).
  • Set the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees for best performance.
  • Disconnect outdoor water hoses. If the hoses stay connected and water inside them freezes, it can cause connecting pipes to crack or break.
  • Check for drips or leaks from outside faucets. If you find a leak, call Progressive Plumbing and Piping. We’ll fix it, preventing freezing water from causing pipe breaks later on.
  • Insulate pipes that are exposed to cold temperatures, like in the basement or garage.

Now that you’ve checked off this list, go enjoy the fall weather!

This entry was posted on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm and is filed under Progressive Plumbing Services. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

One Response to “Plumbing Tips for Fall Weather”

  1. Sandy says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Here is another tip for using your outside water in the winter. Try installing a heat tape if you want to keep it working all winter.

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