Michigan winter is here! As we look outside at the first major snow of the season, it is a reminder to make sure that your plumbing is up to snuff, so that you do not end up with frozen or bursting pipes leading to the mess and expense of a flooded home. Snow and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. Make sure your sump pump is working sufficiently when this snow thaws. If you need plumbing services or maintenance, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7 hotline.
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Tips for Reducing Frozen and Bursting Pipes
Tis the season for frozen pipes. When the temperature dives and the winds pick up is when we receive the most calls from unprepared and frantic homeowners. There is nothing worse than coming home to a burst pipe and the mess and cost of water damage to your home and possessions. Luckily, there are things that homeowners can do to help reduce this occurrence to happening to them.
- Keep faucets at a slow drip during the freezing cold weather
- Insulate pipes and connections
- Heat your home to 68 degrees
- Turn the water valve off if you are leaving on a vacation
If you do have an issue with frozen pipes, Putman & Son’s Plumbing is here to help 24/7, contact us.
Plan for Weekend Flooding
Depending where you live in Michigan, weather forecasters are warning of dangerous ice, combined with flooding rains and even snow! That means there is a potential flood risk for many of our customers.
Be prepared and limit damage to your home in the winter months when leaks and water damage from frozen pipes are at the highest levels.
Know where all the water shutoff valves are in your home and how to switch them off. This includes:
- whole-house water shutoff
- hot water shutoff on the water heater
- inline shutoffs to the sinks and toilets
- shutoff valve to the washing machine
- shutoff valve to the dishwasher
If you have flooding due to a sewer backup, water leaks, or frozen pipes, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7 hotline for help.
Frozen Pipes
We are experiencing frigid temperatures; colder than we have in a generation! Remember not only to keep your body bundled up properly to withstand the elements but provide your pipes special attention to keep them from freezing, particularly those sharing an outside wall. Trickling some water and adding insulation can go a long way in helping during this cold snap. For any plumbing emergency including frozen or bursting pipes, contact Putman & Son’s certified plumbers on our 24/7 emergency hotline.
Winterize Your Exterior Faucets and Hoses
Protect your house from bursting pipes. Before the temperatures fall below freezing, blow out your sprinkler systems, shut off water to exterior faucets and drain hoses and store them indoors. These preventative measures can save you headaches and money.