We have yet to have any severe cold weather this fall, but do not let your guard down. Once winter arrives, anything goes in the Northeast, and sooner or later a cold front is going to come through. Add some gusty winds and you might have some pipes that are subject to freezing. Frozen pipes can result in a significant, so call a This Old House plumber to take a look at your home’s plumbing to make sure it is ready for winter. We will save you money in the long run.
The first step is to be proactive regarding your plumbing. If you have had the experience of turning on the faucet on a cold winter morning to no water or just a dribble, then you know you have some vulnerable areas. This, unfortunately, is a disaster waiting to happen. We can figure out where the problem is and insulate pipes to avoid any incident.
Maybe you are new to your home, or the weather gets colder than you expect and you do find yourself in the situation where your pipes freeze this winter. It is important to let an experienced professional handle the situation. People have caused fires by trying to defrost pipes too quickly, and other times they do not do it fast enough and the pipes burst. We have a proven system to electrically thaw pipes which is fast and safe. Your water will be running normally in no time, and then we can prevent it from happening again.
We do recommend that all homeowners know where their main shutoff valve is in their home, so if there is ever a problem with a burst pipe, you can minimize the damage by turning off the water to the home.
Whether you need some pipes insulated now or you have an incident mid-winter, our trucks are well-stocked to make sure we can take care of the problem as quickly as possible. We are fully licensed and insured in the New York area, and our family-owned business has been taking care of the plumbing for other families in the community for close to 40 years. For more information, contact the This Old House plumber, Aladdin Plumbing today.