Pete’s Plumbing Inc

Alpharetta’s Favorite Plumber

Winter is right around the corner, and now is the time to protect your pipes from damage. Spending the time to protect your plumbing pipes this winter will result in hundreds of dollars in savings from needless plumbing repair costs. Do a careful interior and exterior inspection of your home and business to make sure you are covered this winter.

Preventing Frozen Pipes:

• Detach outdoor garden hoses and shut-off values to pipes leading to any outdoor spigots.
• Insulate outdoor water pipes that will be exposed to freezing temperatures and wind. Quality insulation wrap is available at your local hardware store and outlet center.
  Unused hot water lines can freeze as well as cold. Inspect your hot water lines to ensure your pipes are protected.
• Drain water pipes that will not be in use before severe cold weather hits.
• Remember to wrap any water pipes in un-insulated garages and barns.

Preventing Clogged Drains:

Additional buildup and clogging of cooking grease and oil can occur during colder periods. Avoid putting that cooking grease and oil into […]