The winter weather brings its own set of challenges for a homeowner, specifically when it comes to your home’s plumbing. The last thing any homeowner wants is to have to call for emergency plumbing repairs during a blizzard because a pipe has burst in the basement.

James Carboni Plumbing & Heating of North Franklin, CT, has been keeping the water in Connecticut homes running through the winter since 1963. Below, they offer some tips for getting your home’s plumbing ready to face the cold and snow.

4 Ways To Protect Your Home’s Plumbing During The Winter

1. Insulate The Pipes

If any of your plumbing is exposed to the weather for any long duration, you run the risk of a burst pipe and expensive plumbing repairs. Check the cold spaces in your home, like the attic and crawlspace in the basement by the water heater, and make sure the pipes you see are well insulated.

2. Fix All Leaks

Fixing leaks is always a good idea because it can save you money on your water bill, but this simple plumbing repair can prevent larger problems with water freezing around your pipes during the winter. If the insulation around the pipes in your crawlspace or attic seems moist, it can be a sign of a plumbing leak underneath.

3. Put Hoses Away

Any hoses left exposed outside are candidates for freezing in winter temperatures. This can pose a risk to your outside spigots, hose bibs, and, of course, to the hoses themselves. Make sure all hoses are fully drained and put away before the winter freeze.

4. Locate Your Water Main

Even if you take reasonable preventative measures, you could still potentially face a burst pipe at any time, so it’s wise to know where to find your water main and how to shut it off in the event of an emergency. That way, instead of waiting for the plumber while your whole basement floods, you can shut off the main as soon as you notice a burst pipe and potentially save yourself from a catastrophic flood.

For any sort of plumbing service, whether you want to install a new water heater or fix a small leak to make sure your plumbing will be safe this winter, turn to James Carboni Plumbing & Heating. Visit their website for more information, or call (860) 642-7847 today to schedule an appointment.