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Plumbing Winterization for Your Home

Putman and Sons Plumbing Home Winterization

As winter quickly approaches, it’s essential to prepare your home to withstand freezing temperatures. Your plumbing system is particularly sensitive to the cold because as water freezes, it expands. Frozen pipes can burst, which can result in water damage or extensive repairs. Winterizing your home plumbing system can help keep your home safe.

Are you going on an extended vacation, or staying at a second home during the winter? Putman & Son’s Plumbing specializes in home winterization, so you know the job is done right.

Home Winterization Tips

Set your home temperature to 50-55°

Regardless of how long you’ll be away from your home, it’s important to set your thermostat no lower than 50-55° to prevent your pipes from freezing.

Drain water from your irrigation system

Many homeowners may forget to drain their irrigation system before the winter. Drain your system by first disconnecting the valve for your outdoor water system. Then, run your sprinklers until you’ve purged all water from the lines.

Prepare your home for winter storms

Make sure your home is secure against winter storms before you leave for your trip. Put away yard furniture, and make sure to secure all exterior doors and windows in case of high winds or heavy snowfall.

Drain water heater and pipes

If you anticipate being away from home for an extended period, consider draining your home’s plumbing entirely before you leave. Shut off your main water line and run your faucets to drain all water from your pipes. You may also consider draining your water heater.

For expert guidance on plumbing winterization for your home, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing at (248) 652-0990.

Tips for Reducing Frozen and Bursting Pipes

Putman and Sons water leak frozen 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

Putman and Sons Plumbing Flood Warning

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.

Weather Changes Effect Plumbing Systems

Putman and Sons Plumbing Weather Changes Effect Plumbing Systems

When the temperature drops below freezing, the risk of pipes becoming frozen and bursting increases. Whether your pipes are steel, copper or plastic, they can endure cracks which can be catastrophic to your home or business. Fall and Spring can be particularly harrowing because of temperature swings, dipping before the freezing mark and then warming up again. Freezing and thawing of pipes can create leaks and ruptures. If you need an inspection, contact Putman & Son’s certified plumbers. Being proactive, can save a lot of aggravation.

 

Flushable Wipes Are Not Flushable

Putman and Sons Plumbing Flushable Wipes

We know this sounds counterintuitive but it is best not to throw flushable wipes down the toilet. They do not dissolve properly and can clog up your toilet in the same way cotton balls, cotton pads and cotton swabs will.

If you do find the need of assistance from a professional plumber, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7. We are here for all of your plumbing needs; residential, commercial and medical.

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