While one can be already used to the heat in London, Texas, and other most heated places around the world, one can be caught off-guard by the sudden climatic change. In terms of plumbing systems, Summer is more favorable. But when Falls come, certain measures have to be put in place to secure safety and smoothness in your plumbing network. That is exactly why I have discusses how to transition your plumbing network from Summer to Fall on this page.
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Disconnect Outdoor Pipes
During the cold period when things freeze up faster, it is more reasonable to leave your outdoor pipes disconnected. When you have water running through outdoor pipes in Winter for over a long period of time, especially overnight, the water freezes up, swells, and expands those pipes. In most cases, homeowners in London wake up burst pipes in the Fall. So, while some switch for temperature-resistant pipe materials which are usually costly, other people who are budget-conscious prefer disconnecting their outdoor pipes.
Update Sump Pumps
Your sump pump is that portable system installed either in a dug basin or hidden in a similar fashion close to your basin. Sump pumps are designed to automatically detect when water reaches a certain level in the basement and then they automatically release that excess water into a drain through a discharge line called effluent. Other than replacing your sump pumps every 10years, get professional sump pump maintenance to get rid of mildew backup and excessive mold frequently in Winter to avoid getting your basement flooded.
Clean The Gutters
Forget about your monthly gutter maintenance contract with that local maintenance service local company, things get even more serious in Winter. The forming snow and ice in every form will conceal the leaves, debris, dirt, and other blockages that used to be visible in Summer. Even the buildup of snow alone is enough to clog your gutter, stopping the easy flow of wastewater, and affecting the quality of your livelihood in many ugly fashions. The horrible smell of stagnant wastewater, the disgust of the view, and the sicknesses that ensue from living in that kind of environment are enough reasons to clean your gutters every week or even every day in Winter.
Flushing The Water Heater
Unfortunately for your water heater, it has to work harder than usual to keep up with the high demand for warmth in Winter. Due to the frequent heating of water and the mineral content of the water from your city’s municipal, hard metals, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, and other chemicals build up faster to clog the heater. So, if you’re already comfortable with the monthly heater flushing, this Winter should shake you up a bit and get you away from your comfort zone. Duh…
Pipe Insulation
With the use of heat tapes, insulate those pipes located in the areas where they are most likely to be affected to expand and break with cold and snow.
