Plumbing Tips to Prepare for Winter

The calendar has turned over to September, and now cooler weather is on the horizon with winter weather looming behind that! This is time of year to get your plumbing in your home ready for the winter months, so here are some tips to keep you from costly emergencies!

1. Put away hoses. This means disconnect, drain and store your hoses in a place where they will be protected from freezing. If any water that didn't drain out freezes, it could ruin your hose!

2. Turn off the spigot. Stores do sell "frost-free" hose bibb, also known as spigots or outdoor faucets. Now is the time to install one if you don't have one. If you don't want to invest in one, make sure that you turn off the inside line that leads to the bibb. If freezing air gets to the water in the line and it's not shut off, you risk getting frozen and then busted pipes!

3. Get any necessary maintenance. Have your sewer checked. Some plumbers offer camera inspections of lines. Getting your water heater checked annually is a good idea as well. Ask your plumber if they offer these preventative services.

4. Check your sump pump. Just like in the spring, fall tends to amp up the precipitation levels, so you want to make sure your sump pump is working properly. No one wants to go to sleep on a rainy night and wake up to a flooded basement! Make sure it operates properly by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit. The pump should quickly turn on, discharge the water then shut off without any problems.

Prestige Plumbing offers people living in Massillon and Dalton, Ohio, convenient customer-friendly “upfront pricing” on all services. We offer Water Main repairs and replacement as well as Sewer Main repairs and replacement. We will inspect those lines with a camera to make sure everything is clear and running smoothly, or to find the precise location of a clog.

From being emergency service plumbers to installing new bathrooms, never get stuck in a costly “Time & Material” situation again! We offer residential & commercial plumbing services for kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, basements, and even exterior plumbing and excavation!

For emergency work and all other plumbing services, don’t hesitate to give Prestige Plumbing, LLC a call at 330-828-8888. Our team is happy to assist you! We guarantee a 24-hour response. Learn more about us at http://prestige.plumbing/.

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