Winter can be brutal on a home's plumbing pipes. Dipping temperatures, holiday festivities, and lack of use during vacations can wreak havoc on a plumbing system that relies on consistent use to prevent damage. Plumb-Rite Plumbing in Kalispell, MT, offers emergency plumbing services, but they know plumbing damage due to leaky pipes can easily be avoided. 

The expert plumbers at Plumb-Rite Plumbing offer some advice to homeowners to help prevent this type of damage in the winter. The following are areas of your home you should check:

• Pipes: Emergency plumbing incidents in the winter are most often attributed to bursting pipes, which can happen when cold weather freezes the water in the lines. To reduce this likelihood, wrap uninsulated pipes in foam to help keep them warm from freezing temperatures. Put away your garden hose in the winter, as it may have water in it that can freeze and expand into the faucet and pipes. You should also close and drain the shut-off valves that lead to your outdoor faucets. If you will be away on vacation, leave your faucets running at just a trickle to keep water moving in the pipes and prevent freezing.
• Leaks: Fix any and all leaky pipes in your home early. Contact Plumb-Rite Plumbing for your small fixes now, so you don't have big fixes later.
• Water Heater: Draining your water heater from time to time, especially if you live in an area with hard water, can prevent rust and sediment build up that will render a water heater useless down the line. Plumb-Rite can help you service your water heater and offers repairs at competitive prices.
• Sump Pump: In the winter, a sump pump can be extremely susceptible to damage from the cold temperatures. A broken sump pump can lead to a flooded basement and water damage when the ice thaws, so be sure to contact Plumb-Rite Plumbing for a full inspection and maintenance.

For ongoing maintenance and to provide plumbing repairs, call the specialists at Plumb-Rite Plumbing. Servicing the Greater Flathead area 24-hours a day, these expert plumbers offer superior services and short wait times. To schedule a service, call (406) 257-7795 or visit them online to see a list of their plumbing services.