The winter season comes with many joyous occasions filled with loved ones. So, you want to spend this winter focusing on holiday plans instead of dealing with household problems, such as plumbing issues. By calling a top plumber who provides winterization services, your plumbing will get through the winter unscathed. The residents of West Haven, CT, trust Joseph G. Michel & Sons to provide everything from winterization services to home remodeling when they face plumbing complications. Their team shares three reasons why you should winterize your plumbing today.

3 Reasons to Call a Winterization Service for Your Plumbing

1. Prevent Pipes From Freezing

When water flows through pipes that are poorly-insulated or come in contact with cold air, it freezes and expands. This reaction not only stops your water supply, but it also causes your pipes to burst open. Winterize the pipes in unheated areas by wrapping them in polyethylene or fiberglass insulation. You can also purchase a space heater to keep certain pipes warm or leave a faucet dripping to allow water to continually flow.

2. Avoid Indoor Water Damage

When pipes become frozen and burst, catastrophic water damage can result. You might find a literal waterfall in your living room, which will likely require renovations and structural repairs. As with freezing prevention, you should check plumbing insulation and leave a faucet dripping. You may want to contact a professional plumber who can provide a proper winterization service. You’ll also want to protect exterior plumbing by turning off any valves that transport water to outdoor faucets like hoses and sprinklers.

3. Control Your Home’s Temperature

Cold air could be coming inside your home if the plumbing is not winterized. Your windows, doors, attic and crawl spaces are just a few locations that could invite unwanted cold air into your home. In addition to causing pipes to freeze, cold air drafts can also cause interior temperature issues. Your home will feel cooler, and your HVAC system will have to work harder to make the interior climate more comfortable, which ends up increasing your utility bills.

Do you need help with winterizing your pipes? Give Joseph G. Michel & Sons a call at (203) 933-7931. Their plumbing contractors have performed high-quality services and provided exceptional customer service to New Haven and the surrounding areas for more than 80 years. As a result, they have an unrivaled level of expertise and can perform a variety of services ranging from winterization services and gas log installation to home renovations and emergency pipe repairs. Visit them online to read about how they’ve solved plumbing problems for their clients.