Do you know how to prevent your pipes from freezing during the winter? Because of the expansion caused by the freezing water, frozen pipes can burst and flood your residence. Even in the worst winters, you can keep the pipelines toasty and your property dry by following these easy tips. Our Plumber Sydney offers various plumbing services, including pipe relining for burst/damaged pipes.
Preventing Frozen Pipe Bursts During Winter
We also firmly believe that it’s better to take preventive steps so that your pipes remain well protected during wintertime. Let’s look at how to keep frozen pipes from bursting:
· Turning off the water supply to external faucets during the winter will prevent the spigot’s water from freezing.
· Remove any accumulated water in the pipes.
· Foam insulation can be used to protect exposed pipes from freezing in the winter. It’s sold in rolls of material that can be slashed to size using a utility knife.
· Install insulation on the exterior of the building where pipes are located. Generally speaking, outside walls are substantially chillier than inside ones. An additional layer of insulation may be necessary to safeguard plumbing located on exterior walls.
· The use of Snap-On insulation on pipes is recommended if they run through unheated places such as attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
Another option is heating plumbing tape or wire that activates when temperatures drop below freezing.
· Walls that feel cold to the touch, have cracks on the surface or nail snaps, or are covered in the mould are all signs that it’s time to re-insulate or add spray foam for added protection.
· You can secure the cable used to heat pipes with cable ties.
· If the pipes below a sink are located on an exterior wall, you should leave the cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate through the pipes.
· Keep water dripping slowly from at least one basin on exceptionally cold days so water may continue to go through the pipes.
· Turn off the exterior water and cover the faucets. Pipes inside a home might break from the pressure created when water in a line that’s tied to an exterior spigot freezes. To avoid this, make sure all hoses are disconnected and drained before winter and shut the water flow to any external water taps that aren’t frost-proof
· Add faucet insulators to your shopping list for leaking faucets.
· You may need pipe relining Sydney to fix damaged/cracked pipes.
Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Before Winter
These are a few things to do to prevent frozen pipes from bursting. However, it’s also a good idea to call in a professional plumber to inspect all the lines on your property just before winter sets in.
They will assess the pipes’ condition and determine whether any repairs or replacements are needed. In some cases, they may recommend that you get pipe relining Sydney done to fix fractured or damaged pipes on your property. For help with pipe relining, water softener installations, or any other plumbing services, please call Mr Splash Plumbing.
