{"id":1008,"date":"2021-02-06T10:34:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T18:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bromac.ca\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2021-02-06T10:34:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T18:34:43","slug":"avoid-winter-plumbing-emergencies-with-these-tips-our-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bromac.ca\/blog\/avoid-winter-plumbing-emergencies-with-these-tips-our-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Winter Plumbing Emergencies With These Tips\u2014Our Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter might be the coldest time of the year, but it can feel like hell when you experience a plumbing emergency in the middle of the season. From leaking pipes to malfunctioning water heaters, any plumbing-related mishap during wintertime can hurt you and your finances without any warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself dreading the possible plumbing issues, then we at Bromac Mechanical can help you prevent clogged drains and other emergency plumbing scenarios from happening through regular maintenance checks. Here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Pipes Insulated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leaving your pipes unprotected can put undue stress on your pipes. This can lead to devastating results as the pipes are vulnerable to freezing and eventually bursting. When that happens, you can damage your house or someone might even get hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, winterizing your pipes<\/a> is perhaps the first thing you should consider right before the cold hits. This involves insulating your pipes so that it doesn\u2019t freeze over the long winter months. It can be easily done on your own, but hiring a professional plumber is still the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frozen pipes can cause a lot of problems. Some of these problems may not be present at first, but they can have long-lasting effects on your overall plumbing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent Leaks From Happening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In relation to winterizing, a leak would be the eventual result of a frozen pipe. Freezing can make your pipes brittle and prone to splitting or breaking\u2014thus resulting in a lot of wasted water when it finally gives way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid any leaks is to have all your pipes inspected by a professional. This is best done just before the cold sets in! In fact, you should have your pipes regularly inspected throughout the year as a preventive measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look Into Your Heating System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing anyone wants is to have no hot water in the shower during wintertime. As far as worst-case scenarios go, this takes the cake! As such, next to winterizing pipes, a water heater check would be the next logical thing to take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having your heater checked every year would be ideal, and the best time to do that would be the weeks leading up to winter. On average, water heaters last about 6-13 years <\/a>before you start encountering problems\u2014and that\u2019s with regular maintenance. Hiring a plumber to check will make sure you don\u2019t experience cold showers in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Up Clogged Drains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want your guests to enjoy the holidays and your celebration uninterrupted, then doing preventive maintenance to your drains should be on your list. Out of all the emergency plumbing scenarios mentioned above, this is the easiest to prevent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n