How to Prevent Common Winter Plumbing Problems

This time of year brings so much fun – precious trick-or-treaters, family congregated around Thanksgiving meals, and the delight of the holidays. But with the lovely comes the ugly. The cold weather and freezing temperatures can cause a whole mess of plumbing problems. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple preventative measures to help you minimize your chance of experiencing these common winter plumbing problems. 

Frozen Pipes 

Your pipes becoming frozen is a common plumbing problem for Fort Lauderdale. This typically takes place when high water pressure from the main water pipe encounters freezing temperatures. To help keep this plumbing problem from happening to you, leave a faucet somewhat open to make sure the water can continuously flow through. If you do realize you have a frozen pipe, disable the main water supply to keep the pipe from bursting. Try defrosting the frozen area of the pipe with warm water and if that fails, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll send one of our expert plumbers out to look at the issue. 

Broken Water Line 

An opening or break in your water pipe could cause significant damage to your home. Water line leaks or breaks are commonly caused by a frozen garden hose. If you leave your hose connected to your water spout after a freeze, the ice inside can cause pressure to build up in your home’s water pipes and cause a leak or a break. To avoid this issue, make sure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before the freezing temperatures arrive. 

Failing Hot Water Systems 

If your hot water heater is not operating as well as expected, check the temperature and make sure it is set high enough. If you have a gas water heater, ensure the pilot light is still lit. If these aren’t the cause of your hot water issues, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning so we can send out a professional plumber to figure out what’s going on. To avoid this trouble altogether, ensure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s ideal if you service it well before cooler temperatures arrive. Call 954-736-4314 or schedule online to be sure you don’t get left in the cold this winter.