Is Insulating Cold Water Pipes A Good Idea

How to Prevent Your Outdoor Pipes from Freezing

Well, before the temperature drops, you need to take action if you do not want outdoor pipes to crack this winter. While the weather is still warm, turn off any outside water by using the shut-off valves that are usually located in your basement or under sinks near the outside wall.  This will prevent your pipes from freezing over in winter and prevent them from cracking.

Can’t find your shut-offs? Contact Toronto Plumbers for professional assistance in this situation. Everest Drain & Plumbing can quickly and affordably identify your shut-off locations and install new valves if required.

How to Prevent Your Indoor Pipes from Freezing

As for your indoor pipes, the solution is pretty simple.  Simply maintain an inside temperature above 13 degrees during the winter remember this applies even if you are away from home.  Since Toronto winters tend to get pretty chilly, these low temperatures are hardly a stretch. If you have any pipes located in a cabinet near an outside wall, remember to open the cabinets at night. This will let warmer air circulate around the pipes and help avoid unwanted freezing. Insulating your pipes is also an option.

Should cold water pipes be insulated in winter?

During winter the temperature will drop, water coming out of the ground below 50 F into a winter environment could drop to below 0 F. Wrapping those cold water pipes would keep that heat of the water possessed in place, protecting against freezing. If the basement space is insulated, cold water pipes may absorb heat.

MY PIPE IS FROZEN… WHAT DO I DO??

Plastic or copper pipes are more likely to split, causing leakage and damage to your property. If this is the case, you will need to call a plumber straight away.

If you suspect you have a frozen metal pipe, then you can carefully thaw it by gently applying warm air from a hairdryer to the area. You will know if the problem has been fixed once more water begins to flow from the tap than before.

Prevent Winter Plumbing Problems and Save Money

Remember that if you have one frozen or burst pipe, it can affect the others in the system so all pipework will need to be checked. Also, it is a good idea to ask your plumber for a consultation on insulating the walls if you have had problems with exterior pipes to prevent them from bursting in the future. Everest Drain & Plumbing offers a variety of services for all your plumbing needs.  We offer 24-hour emergency service as well as a wealth of resources on our website for various plumbing issues.  If you have a plumbing problem, call us Call Everest Drain and Plumbing’s certified plumbers on 416-383-7378 today for help and advice.

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