Ice forms quickly in water supply pipes leading to exposed
outdoor faucets when temperatures dip to 28 degrees or below (which they will
in Columbus soon enough). Water damage
from frozen pipes may extend far into the home.
Pipe ruptures due to freezing faucets outside typically occur inside
walls.
Prepare for winter by –
1. Locating all of
your exterior faucets and remove attached hoses.
2. Locate the
individual shutoff valve in each supply line in your home leading to a faucet.
3. Turn the water
off, then go outside and let some water drain out.
4. Stock faucet
insulation kits can be installed in older homes.
Those are some preventative measures you can take around
your property, but when pipes freeze you may need to call in a professional
plumber. In Columbus, Ohio that man is
Brent Staats of Staats Plumbing. It is
just one of the many plumbing services that Brent and his crew perform every
day. Call Staats Plumbing at (740)
625-5284.
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