Well, winter has officially set in here in the Chicagoland area, and one question we get a lot is how to prepare your pipes for freezing weather.
What is the importance of preparing your home for winter? In a climate like ours- where temperatures are sustained freezing and below- it is very important. Pipes are especially susceptible to freezing in cold weather- and burst pipes can cause some of the most expensive repairs in the home. Winterizing your home will help prevent the expensive mess of burst pipes!
Here are some simple steps you can take to prevent plumbing freezes:
1. Locate your water main in the event you need to shut it off in an emergency.
2. un-insulated spaces such as in a crawlspace, attic, outside walls, etc., make sure to insulate them with foam insulation at a minimum. Ideally you should wrap them with electrical heating tape first, then insulate them.
3. Drain air conditioner pipes and, if your AC has a water shut-off valve, turn it off.
4. If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 55 degrees.
5. Don’t forget to winterize your lawn sprinklers- check out our blog post on winterizing your sprinklers
Give us a call at Morning, Noon & Night Plumbing if you have any questions or concerns (773) 880-0072 or visit our website at www.morningnoonandnightplumbing.com.
For 30 years, we've taken pride in providing you with nothing short of honest and to the point plumbing services. If you're looking for a team of plumbers that you can trust, put your faith in Morning Noon & Night Plumbing.
Morning Noon & Night Plumbing and Sewer offers both commercial and residential plumbing services in the greater Chicago area. Service area includes: Burridge, IL, Chicago, IL, Cook County, IL, Darien, IL, Hinsdale, IL, Lagrange, IL, Oak Brook, IL, Orland Park, IL, Riverside, IL.
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