How to Keep Your Pipes Healthy All Winter Long

The cold temperatures of winter can wreak havoc with your plumbing pipes, leading to frozen or burst pipes. You can work with your Scarsdale plumbing company to winterize your home and reduce the risk of damage to your home’s system. To get started, follow these winter plumbing maintenance tips.

Schedule Fall Drain Cleaning

Professional drain cleaning is an essential part of winterizing your plumbing system. Throughout the year, all types of debris (grease, food, paper, etc.) gets trapped on the inner lining of your drain pipes. As the outdoor temperature drops, that debris collects moisture and freezes. A plumber will remove that debris before it has a chance to cause frozen or burst drains.

Check the Insulation on Exposed Pipes

The plumbing pipes that run through your attic, basement, or attached garage face a higher risk of freezing. Your Scarsdale plumbing company can provide insulation services to protect these pipes. They can use insulated sleeves or foam insulation to create a barrier. The extra protection will keep those pipes from freezing on cold and windy days.

Let Your Faucets Drip

Even though heat protects your indoor plumbing pipes, they can still freeze further down the line. That’s because water is always present in the pipes, and infrequent use gives that water time to freeze. By letting every indoor faucet drip slowly, you’ll keep the water flowing. This is enough motion to keep the pipes from freezing or forming ice.

Keep Air Circulating Near Indoor Pipes

A widely used interior design technique is to install cabinetry that hides plumbing pipes from view. You might have cabinets beneath a kitchen or bathroom sink. The cabinet doors also prevent warm air from circulating around your plumbing pipes. You can keep the pipes from freezing by leaving cabinet doors ajar throughout the winter. A small opening is sufficient to let warm air into the cabinet space.

Trust the Leading Scarsdale Plumbing Company

When you partner with MJ Plumbing Heating Cooling, our experienced team will use high-quality parts and advanced technology to maintain your plumbing system. Whether you need annual drain cleaning or repairs for a burst pipe, we’ll deliver prompt and reliable plumbing care. Contact us to schedule service today!