Freezing Weather Brings Plumbing Woes

REGINA, Saskatchewan - Jan. 19, 2017 - PRLog -- Every year, thousands of homeowners require the expertise of a licensed plumber to fix unwelcome problems in their homes over the winter months. As the extreme cold temperatures drop, homeowners are finding their pipes are freezing.

"When temperatures dip this low, many homeowners are unprepared for the effects freezing pipes can have on their homes," stated Chris Thoms, licensed plumber of Bruke Plumbing and Heating. "It doesn't cross many people's minds until it happens to them or someone they know."

Frozen pipes can happen in any home when the weather reaches freezing points. Crawl spaces, garages and areas left unheated are most susceptible to the effects of freezing temperatures.  "To prevent pipes from freezing you can keep a small trickle of water running in one sink until the temperature rises. This allows the water to continue moving, making it harder for pipes to freeze."

In addition, homeowners can keep the keep cupboard doors open to allow the warm air to circulate around pipes, preventing them from freezing and insulating pipes. If homeowner take these precautions during the winter season, it could save them from the damage to their homes.

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