GS Plumbing Offers Tips on Preventing Frozen Pipes

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) January 20, 2014

With an unusually cold winter so far, GS Plumbing wants to provide some tips for preventing frozen pipes. According to an article on heraldonline.com from Jan. 6, temperatures were expected to hit single digits. Greenville hasnt hit single digit temperatures since 1996. This kind of weather is especially dangerous for pipes.

GS Plumbing advises to:

1) Insulate pipes from the cold, moving air and keep dry - remember to insulate or heat drain lines in crawl spaces and basements.

2) Use heated tape or a lamp to keep pipes warm on really cold nights.

3) If electric isn't available, keep water running at a slow constant drip - this costs less than a repair of a broken pipe.

4) If a pipe is frozen, check for splits on plastic and copper pipes and call a plumber if a split is detected. All metal pipes can be thawed slowly using a hair dryer.

5) Always disconnect hoses from outdoor spigots to keep water from freezing inside hose and going up into the spigot.

An added convenience in cold weather is a comfort recirculation pump system that continually re-circulates the cold water through pipes and heats it so there is instant hot water at all sink and tub/shower faucets.

For help with frozen pipes and repairs, call GS Plumbing today, 864-268-7394.

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GS Plumbing Offers Tips on Preventing Frozen Pipes