{"id":3826,"date":"2016-12-07T08:40:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T08:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:12:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T11:12:05","slug":"6-steps-to-prepare-your-home-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/blog\/6-steps-to-prepare-your-home-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Prepare Your Home for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With winter comes the cold weather and frosty nights! While the season may be perfect for the way it enhances the holiday vibes, it can also cause various problems in the home, some of which relate to plumbing. Because our team at The Eco Plumbers would like to help you protect your home before problems arise, we have listed 6 steps you to <a href=\"https:\/\/geteco.com\/plumber\/\">prepare your plumbing<\/a> for the winter season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Fix Leaks As Soon As Possible:<\/strong> It is important to fix any leaks right away, especially when temperatures are dropping. If the water freezes around the leaks, more damage can occur around the pipes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Prep All Outdoor\u00a0Faucets:<\/strong> Remove and drain all water hoses and store them in a safe, dry place before temperatures drop significantly. This can ensure that water does not stay trapped in hose bibs where water can freeze and damage pipes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Ensure Your\u00a0Water Heater is Working Properly:<\/strong> During the winter, you will find it particularly enjoyable to have warm water at all times. For this reason, it is important to ensure your water heater is working to full potential before the weather becomes colder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Check Your Sprinkler System:<\/strong> The pipes of your sprinkler system are perfect places for water to collect and freeze. To prep your system, turn off the water and drain remaining collected water by turning on each valve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Know Where Your\u00a0Water Main\u00a0is Located:<\/strong> In the event that you are faced with a\u00a0bursting pipe\u00a0or any other kind of plumbing emergency, it is important to know where your water main is located so that you can quickly shut off the water to minimize any damages. If this occurs, it is important to contact our Columbus plumbers at The Eco Plumbers so we can fix any and all plumbing issues before more arise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Call a Trusted Plumber:<\/strong> One of the best ways you can prepare your home for the significantly dropping temperatures is by calling a trusted and highly experienced plumber to examine your home and detect any problems or potential issues that cause damages in your home. At The <a href=\"\/\">Eco Plumbers<\/a>, we understand that problems often arise during the most inconvenient times of the day, and that is why our Columbus plumbers offer top-tier plumbing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<p>For help prepping your plumbing system for the winter, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a> The Eco Plumbers today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With winter comes the cold weather and frosty nights! While the season may be perfect for the way it enhances the holiday vibes, it can also cause various problems in the home, some of which relate to plumbing. 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