Winter Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Prepare for Winter – Prevent Frozen Pipes, Burst Pipes and Flooded Properties
Our Winter Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Let’s face it, winter is on it’s way and in East Kilbride we get our fair share of long winters with freezing temperatures, ice and snow which can lead to frozen pipes, pipe leaks, burst pipes, back flowing taps and floods!!!!! Your worst case scenario. Your property floods due to a burst pipe after being damaged with the severe drop in temperature in the winter.
However, with some very simple tips and tricks we have put together our winter plumbing maintenance tips checklist which will keep you and your property safe in winter..
In preparation for the winter ahead, you should carry out the following:-
Check for leaks
Having a pipe leak in the winter is the worst time as the cold temperatures make the pipes more susceptible to freezing and bursting, which can lead to flooding in your property.
The number 1 priority is always to check all outdoor pipes and carefully examine any exposed pipes and taps. Also check your indoor taps, sinks and showerheads. This is also important as leaks can come from somewhere inside your home which can indicate a bigger problem; possibly with pipe work, valves, stopcock etc.
East Kilbride gets a LOT of rain so make sure your roof has no leaks and your gutters and downpipes are free from blockages, cracks, splits and that they aren’t offset and that they are generally free flowing.
Arrange a Winter Home Inspection
Arranging a winter home inspection from a professional can diagnose potential problems even before they arise.
We will ensure that all your pipes and taps are safe for the winter ahead giving you peace of mind that your property will be safe this winter.
We also use CCTV drain cameras to inspect drains and see any potential problem areas before they arise.
Prevent Blocked Drains
Blocked drains can lead to pipes freezing as water is unable to flow freely. Some of the most common causes of blocked drains can be easily fixed with a simple precautionary measure.
Use shower drain hair catchers on your bath and shower drains to prevent hair, debris and soap scum build up.
Never pour fats, oil or grease down a drain.
Clear plates from food before washing them or placing them in your dish washer.
Check Your Taps and Sinks
Check for leaks or moisture underneath your sinks. Even a little bit of dampness can be an early sign of a leak or burst pipe.
Leaking taps should be fixed right away. Sometimes, something as simple as replacing a washer can prevent you from having leaking or burst pipes in the winter causing further damage.
Also clear out the overflow of any hair, food dirt and debris to prevent any damage due to overflowing.
Check your Gutters, Downpipes and Outside Drain
Making sure that your gutters and downpipes are clear and that water can flow freely is a great start. Also check them for cracks, breaks, uneven placement and that all your connections between the pipes are water tight.
A leaking downpipe can very quickly cause water damage to your walls and lead to extensive property damage resulting in very expensive repairs and possibly even insurance claims. Don’t let it come to this. Get your property winter safe with out winter plumbing maintenance tips.
Use an Outside Tap Cover
Use an outside tap cover for any outside taps to keep them warm and prevent them freezing over the winter. These can be bought very cheaply from a plumbing or DIY store or online. Alternatively, you can even make them very cheaply from rubber pipe grip or another variation like foam.
You can also use these to cover exposed pipes as well which will work very well in the winterto prevent them freezing.
If you would like a winter inspection in East Kilbride, give us a call 24 hours a day, every day on (01355) 202656.
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It may be that the emergency can be averted by a small action such as turning the water off and one of our local plumbers can then come out during the daytime and have a look at the problem without there being a big emergency.
Either way, you are in safe hands and one phone call does it all.
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Do 1st Plumbers East Kilbride protect their staff and customers during covid-19?
1st Plumbers East Kilbride are doing everything reasonably possible to protect their staff and customers while still ensuring our excellent customer care and service.
Our staff are equipped with:
– New latex gloves for every new job.
– Masks to prevent any spread through breathing/coughing.
– Enhanced cleaning rituals and disinfecting throughout the day of all customer and staff spaces (including vans and tools).
– Hand sanitizer is to be used before every job and frequently throughout the job and again at the end.
– Staff are told to stay at home if they show any signs of any symptoms.
– Minimal contact with all customers (and completely avoided if possible) is employed by informing our customers of arrival times so that they can be in a separate are away from where the work is due to be taking place
– Our plumbers will refrain from from shaking hands or taking cash transactions. Where possible, all transactions will be done electronically.
What are your normal working hours?
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Our offices are open during normal business hours but our phone is always on and will be directed to the out of hours team on duty if you are to call in the evening or weekend.
What services do you provide?
1st Plumbers East Kilbride are a one stop shop for all your Plumbing and Heating needs within the East Kilbride area.
We deal with all aspects of plumbing from leak detection, pipe repair, tap replacement, shower installs.
We deal with drain cleaning and unblocking drains, gutters and downpipes. Clearing sinks, showers, bath tubs and toilets. Unblocking waste disposal units, clrearing out and repairing dish washers and washing machines.
We deal with boiler repairs, boiler replacements, boiler services and boiler installations as well as central heating repairs and installations.
We also have tilers, electricians, joiners and anybody you need to get the job done so that with one phone call to 1st Plumbers East Kilbride you can rest assured that you are in good hands and we can attend to all your Plumbing and Heating needs.
Do you Provide Emergency Plumbers East Kilbride?
Call the favourite Emergency Plumber East Kilbride on (01355) 202656. We offer a 24 hour emergency service every day of the year.
Does 1st Plumbers East Kilbride deal with Boilers?
We are Heating Specialists meaning that not only do we deal with leak detection, diagnostics and all your plumbing faults but we specialise in Boiler repairs, Boiler Installations and Boiler Replacements as well as Boiler Services. We also deal with all Cebtral Heating problems including radiator repairs and installation, power flushing and gas safety checks but also gas fires, gas hobs, gas ovens, open fire and chimney inspections.
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Thank you 1st Plumbers East Kilbride for the tips on preparing your home plumbing for the winter. I enjoyed reading this and I am going to implement your tips in protecting your home from frozen pipes and flooding.
Thank you William. It is certainly worthwhile to take th etime to get your home or business prepared for the winter. Especially with the cold in East Kilbride. We all know how cold, frosty and icy it can be up in East Kilbride even compared to Glasgow.
If you ever need Plumbers in East Kilbride, you know where to find us.
Cheers for the tips on winter plumbing maintenance tips. I thought there were some great tips to sort out my flat before the winter hits. Thanks
Thank you Freddo. I am glad that you enjoyed our post on winter plumbing maintenance tips and hope that got all the information you needed to prepare your home for the winter which is now well on its way.
Cool. Looking forward to reading more. Great article. Thank you! Annette
Hi Annette, Thank you for your comments. It certainly is the time to start preparing your home for the winter now. The last few days have shown us how quickly the temperatures can drop and winter is well and truly here again!!! Winter is the time when plumbers are rushed off their feet with burst pipes, frozen pipes and taps, flooded properties; not to mention that everybody wants their homes sorted for Christmas and the festive period and all repairs done before tradesmen take a holiday.
We will be open 24 hours for all emergency work.
If the problem is your boiler during the winter and your are getting banging noises from your boiler, you should read this post.
Hi. I think this is a great idea. Can I book in for winter plumbing protection with you where you would come out and do any necessary work?
Hi Anne,
That would be no problem at all. We would be happy to assess your home or business for any potential plumbing problems which may cause a problem over the winter. We will assess any problems, make any changes and repairs and look at your insulation. Just give us a call to discuss whatever you need done.
For an emergency plumber in East Kilbride, call us right away. If you want to book in advance, you can call or email us.
Hi, do you do plumbing and heating in Jackton? I would be interested in this service as well. Thanks, Peter Gilchrist
Hi Peter, just give us a call to discuss any plumbing or heating work you may want done and we would be happy to come out to Jackton to help out. We cover Jackton and also
East Kilbride, Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Busby,Thorntonhall, Eaglesham, Waterfoot, Chapelton.
If you are looking for a plumber near me but are unsure if we cover your area, please give us a call to discuss your work and we will be happy to help.
Some great points here when preparing your plumbing for the winter.
Thank you Alan. Hopefully you managed to protect your home from leaks and burst pipes during the recent cold spell. We have been inundated with emergency call outs since the thaw which is when the problems (and water) starts coming in.
Good advice on winter plumbing tips. Thankfully I read this before the big freeze which I think may have saved us a lot of money and hassle in dealing with burst pipes or worse; a flooded property. Thanks for the tips.
Good advice for the winter. Especially this year. It was very cold and we normally get problems at this time. Not this year!!!