Today’s chilly morning is a perfect reminder that when our actual winter arrives in the Hampton Roads area it will be sudden. You should take preventive actions before it's too late and it costs you a lot of money to repair frozen pipes. Plumbing experts at Norfolk Roto-Rooter recommend taking these early precautions before winter arrives. - Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected during freezing temperatures, water in hoses will freeze and expand causing connecting faucets and pipes to break.
- Inspect outside faucets. If dripping or leaking, make necessary repairs or call Norfolk Plumbers before a freeze.
- Cover outside faucets using a faucet insulation kit.
- Set your water heater thermostat to 120° F for optimum performance while reducing the risk of scalding.
- Clear leaves and debris from roof gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage throughout the winter season.
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