Many people know that although plumbing problems can occur at any period of the year, various problems are associated with different seasons. Therefore, there are times you might have to prepare well for various problems depending on whether it is fall, winter, spring and summer. While you can call Calgary plumbers or emergency plumbers in Calgary to do urgent repairs, you can lower down repair costs and eliminate downtime by preparing well enough. The cold in winter should remind us that our plumbing systems can leave out chilled too, leaving us to incur heavy repair costs during the season or later. If water in the water hoses freezes and expands, for instance, it could break faucets and pipes. You should disconnect the outside water hoses to prevent this. Very small cracks on plastic, copper, or steel pipes can get worse if water freezes on them or when the pipes contract because of very low temperatures. So, ensure to repair. Close the interior shut-off valves leading to outside faucets and drain water from outside lines.
Ensure that there are no leaves and debris from outside gutters and downspouts so that it will be easy for water to drain after freezing.
An important issue for homeowners during winter is insulating the home to save energy and lower bills. You can call Calgary plumbers or emergency Plumbers in Calgary to cover outside faucets with a Styrofoam faucet insulation kit, seal leaks around doors and other openings, and to test the water heater pressure relieve valve and fix a new one if the current one is malfunctioned. You should test the relief valve to see that hot water is released into the drainpipe and if it does not, consider installing a new one.
Just lift the lever and let it snap back. Build up of sediments in the water heater works could also corrode the works, thus shorten their lifespan, and reduce heating efficiency. In addition to draining several gallons from the faucet near the bottom of the tank, ensure to connect a hose to the faucet and drain water in the nearby drain. The water heater should be maintained and repaired according to the manufacturer's manual. Another issue with saving energy is insulating pipes in unheated areas.
You should also set the water heater's thermostat to 120 degrees Farads for optimal performance. Calgary plumbers and emergency plumbers in Calgary can help to inspect, maintain and repair water heaters and thermostats when needful.
Remember that pumps can freeze and fail to operate. You should thus inspect and clean sump pump and pit. If leaving the home to return after a long period, shut the main water valve and open the faucets at highest and lowest points in the house in order to drain water from the system.
