Winterizing Your Plumbing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protect Your Home
As temperatures drop, your plumbing system needs some extra care to avoid winter mishaps. Crown Plumbing is here to share a simple guide for winterizing your plumbing and protecting your home this season.
1. Insulate Exposed Pipes
Pipes in unheated areas like garages and crawl spaces are especially vulnerable to freezing.
How to Do It: Wrap pipes with foam insulation sleeves or heat tape for added protection.
2. Disconnect and Store Outdoor Hoses
Leftover water in hoses can freeze and back up into your pipes, causing cracks.
How to Do It: Detach hoses, drain them completely, and store them indoors for the season.
3. Seal Drafts Around Pipes
Cold air entering your home can freeze pipes near walls or under sinks.
How to Do It: Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal gaps and cracks around exterior pipes.
4. Maintain Your Water Heater
Your water heater works harder in the winter to provide hot water.
How to Do It: Flush the tank to remove sediment buildup, and check the thermostat to ensure efficient operation.
5. Know How to Shut Off Your Water
In case of a burst pipe, knowing where your main water shut-off valve is located can save you from extensive damage.
How to Do It: Locate the valve ahead of time and make sure everyone in the household knows how to use it.
Don’t wait for freezing temperatures to take action! Crown Plumbing offers professional winterization services to protect your pipes and keep your home safe this season.
Call us at 850-682-4440 or schedule your winter plumbing check-up online. Let us handle the prep so you can enjoy a worry-free winter!