WINTERIZING & DE-WINTERIZING YOUR PIPES

When water freezes it expands and becomes ice, the expansion then produces pressure within your pipes.

If you are leaving your home vacant during the winter months or not actively using your outdoor plumbing, winterizing pipes prepares household plumbing for freezing temperatures.

Leaks, breaks, bursts and other damages can occur to your pipes if you do not winterize them.

Besides eliminating frozen water in your pipes, winterizing can be very beneficial to your monthly utility bills as it decreases energy consumption.

 Electric or gas supply to the water heater or pump can be completely turned off. 

Your heating system will only need to be kept at an above freezing temperature. 

Ultimately, this will reduce your energy consumption and help save on your monthly utility bills. 

At the end of winter it is time to

de-winterize your pipes.

 Before occupying and using the home, it is very important to call us to flush the antifreeze from the pipes that were winterized so you can begin drinking or using your water.