This time of year brings so much excitement – adorable trick-or-treaters, loved ones gathered around Thanksgiving dinners, and the magic of the holidays. But with the lovely comes the ugly. The cold weather and extreme temperatures can cause a whole mess of plumbing problems. Midland Air Service Experts is here with a few preventative measures to help you decrease your chance of encountering these common winter plumbing problems.
Frozen Pipes
Pipes freezing a common plumbing problem for Columbia. This commonly occurs when high water pressure in the main water pipe merges with freezing temperatures. To help avoid this plumbing problem, leave a faucet a little open to make sure the water can continuously flow through. If you do discover a frozen pipe, disable the main water supply to keep the pipe from breaking. Try defrosting the frozen area of the pipe with heated water and if that doesn’t solve the problem, give Midland Air a call and we’ll send one of our qualified plumbers out to inspect the problem.
Broken Water Line
An opening or break in your water piping could cause serious damage to your home. Water pipe openings or breaks are usually because of a frozen garden hose. If you forget to disconnect your hose from your water spout following a freeze, the ice inside can cause pressure to build up in your home’s water piping and create a leak or a break. To prevent this situation, ensure your garden hoses are drained and disconnected before freezing temperatures set in.
Failing Hot Water Systems
If your hot water heater is not working as well as expected, verify that the temperature is set high enough. If you own a gas water heater, ensure the pilot light is still lit. If everything is set correctly and lit properly, call Midland Air Service Experts so we can send out a qualified plumber to evaluate what’s going on. To prevent this issue altogether, ensure you are scheduling yearly hot water heater maintenance and it’s ideal if you service it well before cooler temperatures arrive. Call 803-399-7208 to ensure you don’t get left with cold water this winter.