Perhaps it seems odd that we’re already talking about the holiday season. But even with everything going on this year, those holidays are still right around the corner! The holidays may look a little different for you this year, but whether you have adult children coming home for Thanksgiving or plan to host a couple get-togethers with those in your “quarantine-bubble” this season, this blog post is for you.
Because extra people in your home means extra risk for your plumbing system. And if there’s any time you don’t want to deal with a plumbing emergency, it’s this time of the year, right? Sure, plumbing issues are never convenient, but a holiday plumbing woe is a downright hassle. Read on as we explore how you can best protect your plumbing system this holiday season.
One of the most obvious signs of a plumbing issue is a drippy faucet. Fortunately, this is a pretty minor one and easily remedied. The real problem is when signs are more subtle. Plumbing problems that don’t show symptoms right away can do a lot of damage over time.
When you think of the services that professional plumbers provide, it’s likely that your gas piping doesn’t come to mind right away. Plumbers, after all, are people who work with pipes that carry water and sewage, and do installation and repair jobs for faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, and sewer lines, right? These are all of the plumbing parts of the freshwater and wastewater system of your home, after all.
Frozen pipes are an unfortunately common occurrence during the winter, especially around our parts. And they can cause quite a bit of damage if they’re not dealt with. This is because as water in the pipes freezes, it expands and puts pressure on the walls of the pipe.
