Though Augusta is blessed with mild winters, it can still get surprisingly cold. There are those random nights when the temps can drop well below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this, it’s a good idea to deal with plumbing maintenance tasks before winter. Here are some of them:

Check for Leaks

Ice inside pipes can lead to a disaster. Water expands as it cools, which is what leads to burst pipes. Finding and stopping leaks in the fall allows you to get them fixed well before ice forms.

Clear Gutters and Drains

It is easy to neglect gutters and drains. Even if accumulated debris such as leaves, twigs, and old nests doesn’t freeze, they still rot and create a dam. This stops water from draining away from your house. Instead, the water seeps into your house between the indoor and outdoor walls, which can cause serious problems that can be expensive to repair.

Check Your Water Heater

Like your gutters, your water heater is easy to overlook. Call on our plumbers to inspect and clean out your water heater this fall. A lack of hot water isn’t pleasant even during summer, and a water heater that’s been allowed to accumulate limescale and rust may fail when it’s most needed.

Insulate Plumbing Pipes

It’s a good idea to insulate plumbing pipes in those places in your home where there’s no heat, such as your crawlspace. This protects them during those rare nights when temperatures drop below freezing.

Disconnect and Drain Garden Hoses

This might be optional for some Augusta residents since the winter is mild enough to tend a garden year-round. But if you stop intensive gardening in the winter, disconnect your hose, drain it, and coil it up. Another thing to consider is to turn off the water supply at the source and drain the hose bibb.

Turn Off Water if You’re Going Away

Turning off your water supply at the source if you’re going to be away for a while can prevent a world of grief. Not only water pipes but toilet tanks can crack if the weather gets cold enough. This can lead to a flood inside your home. After you turn off the water, open the faucets on your top floor to let the pipes drain.

Call Drain Surgeon for Fall Plumbing Help

Our plumbers have been serving the residents of this beautiful southern city for over 20 years. Our highly trained, skilled, and licensed plumbers not only help you prepare your plumbing for fall, but perform services such as toilet repair, hydro jetting, trenchless sewer line installation, and others. We serve both commercial and residential customers. Call Drain Surgeon for plumbing help today.