How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year brings so much excitement – precious trick-or-treaters, loved ones congregated around Thanksgiving dinners, and the enchantment of the holidays. But with the lovely comes the ugly. The winter weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole mess of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple preventative measures to help you decrease your chance of encountering these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Pipes freezing a common plumbing problem for Fort Lauderdale. This typically happens when high water pressure in the main water pipe encounters freezing temperatures. To help keep this plumbing problem from happening to you, leave a faucet slightly open to let water continuously flow through. If you do realize you have a frozen pipe, turn off the main water supply to stop the pipe from breaking. Try thawing the frozen area of the pipe with hot water and if that fails, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll send one of our qualified plumbers out to look at the problem. 

Broken Water Line 

A leak or break in your water line could cause serious damage to your home. Water piping cracks or breaks are usually caused by a frozen garden hose. If you forget to disconnect your hose from your water spout during extreme temperatures, the ice inside can force pressure to build up in your home’s water pipes and create a leak or a break. To prevent this issue, confirm 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, verify that the temperature is set high enough. If you use a gas water heater, be sure the pilot light is still lit. If everything looks right, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning so we can send out a qualified plumber to find out what’s going on. To avoid this issue altogether, ensure 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 without warm water this winter.