Coon Rapids Plumber Offers Tips on Winter Plumbing Repair

COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Dec. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- All Ways Drains, a plumbing company serving Coon Rapids and the surrounding areas, has tips for homeowners on how to prepare for winter and hopefully prevent common winter plumbing repair.

With winter comes freezing temperatures and precipitation. These cold temperatures can often lead to frozen pipes and other plumbing issues. We want to offer some tips on how to avoid some of the most common plumbing problems associated with winter weather.

A frozen pipe is one of the most common winter plumbing issues. To prevent this from happening, you want to make sure your pipes are well insulated and you want to seal any crawl spaces to keep cold air out. You can turn off exterior water sources that won’t be used during the winter. For water sources that are along your house’s exterior walls, you can let the faucets drip when temperatures are below freezing. Another helpful tip is to open your cabinets for any pipes along exterior walls, such as your kitchen sink. That allows warm air to get to the pipes and prevent freezing. By winterizing your plumbing, you can prevent a burst pipe and save money from needing plumbing repair.

Hot water heaters work even harder during the winter months to heat up your home’s water. You should have your hot water heater serviced before the cold weather sets in to make sure it is working properly. If there is ever a sign of trouble, contact All Ways Drains for plumbing repair to be sure your hot water does not go completely out.

If you have a septic tank, you also want to make sure it is cleaned and serviced before winter. This will help prevent clogs and other drainage problems. Cleaning your septic tank will also keep the human waste and other materials in it from freezing, which would require major plumbing repair.

Prevention is the key to avoid plumbing repair in the winter. In addition to keeping your pipes warm and outside sources turned off, you also want to store any garden hoses. Make sure all the water is drained from the hose before putting it away to avoid ruining it. Making sure your other appliances are checked and in good working order will hopefully prevent the need for plumbing repair later on. However, if something does happen and you need plumbing assistance, be sure to call a professional plumber like All Ways Drains.

All Ways Drains is a residential, commercial and industrial plumber serving Coon Rapids and the entire Twin Cities area. For more information on how to avoid winter plumbing repair, visit their blog at http://www.allwaysdrains.com/common-types-of-winter-plumbing-repair-coon-rapids/.