Common Plumbing Problems for the South Living in the South is a unique pleasure; warm springs and falls, sweet tea, porch swings and mild winters are just a few of the joys this region has to offer. But a love of the south also comes with a bit of disregard for the cold of winter,
Category: Plumbing Disaster Prevention
Charlotte Plumber's Advice: Safest Ways to Thaw Frozen Pipes
Step-By-Step Instructions: How to Thaw Frozen Pipes If your pipes do freeze this winter, you could be trapped without water for hours, even days. In addition to being inconvenient, pipes are also extremely susceptible to bursting when frozen. In order to prevent serious damage, you should thaw them as soon as possible. Learn how to
Charlotte Plumber Advice: Best Ways to Insulate Exposed Pipes
How to Insulate Pipes When winter sets in, it’s time to protect your pipes. No one wants to deal with burst pipes or serious water damage, and with a few precautionary measures and a little knowledge on how to insulate pipes, you won’t have to! Clean up – insulating material won’t stick to dirty pipes
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes If you turned on the water this morning and only got a trickle coming out of your faucet, you’ve probably got frozen pipes. When water freezes, it expands. Pipes are not meant to expand and contract very much, so it’s very easy for a frozen pipe to turn into a
Step by Step Instructions For Insulating Pipes
Step by Step Instructions For Insulating Pipes If you are concerned about pipes freezing, you’ll want to follow these step by step instructions for insulating pipes. This isn’t a hard winterizing project, and it doesn’t take long, either. However, it can save you big time – especially if you are at risk for frozen pipes.