Advises on what to do During Winter and When Water is Flooding
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the “strength” of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break.
Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Also, pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subjects to freezing.
Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propone heater, charcoal stove, space heater or other open flame device to thaw frozen pipes. A blowtorch can make water in a frozen pipe boil and cause the pipe to explode. All flames in homes present a serious fire danger, as well as a severe risk of exposure to lethal carbon monoxide.
Hiring a Plumber Contractor
a) Check reference from supplier – Ask a reference from your desire contractor especially their supplier. Check out their payment record or history.
b) Understand Lien – Anyone hired by your contractor to work on your property, or to provide materials for your project, who has not been paid, has the right to force you, the consumer, to pay them by making a claim against your property.
Tips on how to find a credible plumber
Strongly suggests that homeowners obtain three price quotes from licensed plumbers before beginning any work. The city cannot recommend plumbers, but they provide helpful tips for hiring and working with plumbers.
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