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Just like your home, your office or industrial building needs to be properly winterized before cold weather sets in. Winter temperatures can freeze water in your commercial plumbing, causing them to burst. To prevent this, you need to do everything you can to limit the exposure of water-filled pipes to the cold.

How to Prepare

1. Shut Off Unneeded Water Supplies

If you have lawn sprinklers, misting equipment, or an outdoor facility which will not be used over the winter, shut off the water supply to those areas. Empty pipes are in much less danger from freezing temperatures.

2. Open Valves & Taps

In the same vein, any tap which is cut off from the water supply should be opened to let the leftover water run out and to provide a pressure release for any freezing. Even taps which are still connected can be left on at a trickle to help prevent water from sitting in the pipes.

3. Insulate Outdoor Pipes

Commercial PlumbingAny commercial plumbing which is exposed to the outdoors or which is shallowly buried should be insulated if possible. This helps seal in any warmth and slows the freezing process.

4. Keep the Heat On

Indoor pipes, on the other hand, can be directly warmed by your heating system. Even if your building is closed on weekends and holidays, leave the heat on for the sake of your pipes—it will cost less than repairing a flooded lobby.

5. Call a Plumber

If you do notice that your pipes are frozen, don’t try to warm them up yourself! Heating them quickly or unevenly will make them even more likely to break. Instead, call a plumber to address the problem and perform any needed pipe repair.

Frozen pipes are more than a nuisance; they can cause serious damage to your commercial plumbing. Thankfully, there are several ways you can minimize this risk. Carefully prepare your plumbing for the winter season to avoid expensive repairs.

 

Baity Plumbing Co. in Thomasville, NC, has been well-established for over 40 years as the Triad Area’s residential and commercial plumbing contractor. They provide repairs, installation, and replacement to keep your home or business supplied with water. Their focus on customer satisfaction makes them one of the most trusted plumbers in the area. To arrange service, contact them today at (336) 475-0921 or online.

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