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Plumbers in O’Fallon, MO Offer Tips To Protect Homeowners From Emergency Plumbing Situations.

Lake Saint Louis, United States - October 13, 2020 / Craftsman Plumbing Company /

Don’t Be Haunted by Potential Plumbing Problems

One of the scariest things a homeowner will deal with is a plumbing emergency. Plumbing emergencies usually strike without warning and can cause major upsets in the household. Damage from a plumbing emergency, like a burst pipe, can be serious and expensive and require lots of time to rectify. Luckily, there are steps that homeowners can take to protect themselves from burst pipes and other plumbing emergencies. 

By following these tips and partnering with a reliable local plumber, homeowners can protect their homes from scary situations. 

Keep Gutters Clear

Gutters Clear

When people think of plumbing problems, clogged gutters aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Plumbers don’t install or maintain gutters. But the purpose of gutters is to carry rainwater away from a home, so clogged gutters can become a plumbing problem. Plus, when landscape drains get clogged due to poor maintenance, it will be a plumber with a hydro-jetter that clears the drain. 

The damage that can result from clogged gutters and heavy rains is on the same scale that can happen from an emergency plumbing failure. When water is allowed to back up in gutters, it has to find somewhere to go. Many times when gutters are full, the water is forced back up under the shingles where it will run down ceilings and walls and cause damage to fascia boards and soffit. By keeping gutters clean, homeowners can protect their walls and foundations from the damage that rainwater can cause. 

Insulate Pipes

In most regions in the country, the transition from summer to fall means cooler temperatures will be arriving, and often the first freeze of the season. In older homes or structures with poorly installed pipes, frozen pipes are a major concern. Frozen pipes are one of the most dangerous plumbing emergencies because as water freezes it expands. The expanding water can crack most modern plumbing materials. Once the pipe is cracked and the water melts again, the resulting floods can do major damage to a home, not to mention the cost of repairing the broken pipe. 

Homeowners can protect themselves from burst or frozen pipes by either hiring a professional to inspect their pipes before winter, or inspecting the plumbing themselves. Either way, it is important to look for areas that are exposed and try to insulate the pipes. Hose bibbs are particularly vulnerable and are easily insulated with styrofoam covers. Other pipes may require an extra layer of pipe insulation or heat tape to keep them warm. 

Schedule Routine Drain Cleanings

plumber There are many things that a homeowner has to remember to maintain a home. The easiest way to keep it all straight is to complete routine tasks seasonally on a schedule. For example, some homeowners set reminders to change their air filters on the first day of a new quarter or replace smoke detector batteries on a certain day each year. And, of course, there is always spring cleaning. Routine drain cleaning should become a part of every homeowner’s maintenance plan. 

Fall is a great time to schedule drain cleaning because the changes in the weather may make it more likely that plumbing issues may occur. Of all the reasons homeowners encounter plumbing issues, clogged drains are among the worst. Clogged drains cause huge messes with soiled water backing up into basins and onto floors. Routine drain cleaning can prevent those messes before they become emergency situations. 

About Craftsman Plumbing Company

For reliable plumbing work in O’fallon, MO, at an affordable price, local homeowners know to call on Craftsman Plumbing Company. With highly skilled plumbing technicians and friendly service, it’s no wonder they have an A rating from the Better Business Bureau! Make sure to call Craftsman Plumbing Company for all your plumbing needs.

Contact Information:

Craftsman Plumbing Company

910 Bent Oak Ct
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
United States

Eric Rios
(636) 733-6242
https://www.callcraftsmanplumbing.com/

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