Can’t Wait Until It Warms Up

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Our brutally cold weather is expected to last a few more days.  It is still important to take preventative measures to keep your pipes from freezing.  See last month’s blog at Preventing Frozen Pipes.

Know where your water shut off valve is located.

Know Where Your Main Water Valve is Located

In most cases when a pipe freezes, you’ll need to turn off the main water supply to your home.  This is not the time to learn that you don’t remember where the shut off valve is located. Take the time now to find your main shut-off valve and turn it a few times to make sure you can operate it when necessary. To find out more go to Locating Your Water Shut Off Valve.

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Very cold temperatures

Extreme Cold Can Cause Major Plumbing Problems

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Frigid temperatures are forecast over the next several days. Taking a few preventative actions now can help avoid major plumbing issues and potential water damage to your home or business.

What to Do When Temperatures Really Drop

Very cold weather can lead to frozen water lines and substantial water damage if those lines burst, especially for older homes. 

Cold temperatures and winter winds can push very cold air into your home and cause poorly insulated pipes in your walls, basements, and crawl spaces to freeze. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing. An 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold.
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Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

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How to Avoid Frozen Water Pipes Inside and Outside Your Home This Winter

The recent evening temperatures that have fallen below freezing remind us that winter is near and now is the time to do a few simple plumbing tasks to avoid major issues later this winter.

Frozen pipes are the #1 contributor to water damage in any home.  Ensuring that your water pipes are well insulated can avoid thousands of dollars of water damage when temperatures drop below freezing.

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Brenneco Plumbing Services

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Brenneco Plumbing is Ready to Handle Your Plumbing Problems

Brenneco Plumbing logoKnowing a good plumber can come in handy when you find water collecting on your floor, a drain plugged up, or you are tired of drinking rusty or smelly water.

Brenneco Plumbing has been taking care of our community’s plumbing needs for over 40 years.  It has the experienced and trained plumbers that can help you with any of your plumbing needs. Read more →