Extreme cold is on its way, and it’s time to prepare your pipes for the winter months. Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating has been providing affordable plumbing service to residents throughout La Crosse, WI, for over 100 years, and homeowners know that they can count on these plumbing professionals for any type of emergency plumbing service 24/7.

If you have any questions about protecting your water pipes during the winter, don’t hesitate to ask one of the experts. They will walk you through the process and provide the answers you’re looking for. Plumbing companies like Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating have figured out the best way to keep pipes from freezing and bursting during extreme temperatures. There are four areas to check while performing these precautionary steps:

• Outdoor Pipes: When Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating comes to inspect your pipes, they will disconnect any water hoses from the outdoor spigot, as they can cause an interior pipe to burst. If your spigots aren’t frost-proof, the professionals will seal the interior shut-off valve, drain the spigot, and install a faucet insulator.
• Exposed Interior Plumbing: When inside pipes are in an area that doesn’t receive heat, like the attic or garage, then they could be at risk of freezing. If you’re dealing with moderate temperatures, then the experts from Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating will suggest wrapping pipes in foam pipe insulation. If you’re in an area that sees extreme cold, then thermostatically-controlled heat tape will do the job.
• Pipes In The Walls: Some pipes within your walls could be improperly insulated. Have the professionals from Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating open up the wall to add insulation around the pipes. Ask them about the possibility of rerouting the pipe if extra insulation doesn’t do the trick.
• House Temperature While Away: Make sure you keep your heat at about 55 degrees, and shut off the main water supply. Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating will explain how to fully drain the system.

Want a professional to winterize your pipes? Call (608) 782-1700, or visit their website to schedule an appointment with Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating’s plumbing experts.