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Your home’s plumbing faces many challenges come the winter months. Frozen pipes, clogged drains, damaged sewer lines and central heating failures are all common cold weather issues faced by UK households. But, unbeknown to most, many are preventable with routine maintenance.
Here at Look4plumbers, we help customers across the country find the plumbing professionals they need to assist them with repairs, replacements and maintenance, including seasonal upkeep. To make sure you’re prepared for everything winter throws at you, our plumbing experts are here to share their top winter plumbing tips.
Burst pipes are extremely common during winter, with insufficient insulation, and cracks and gaps in pipework causing problems for UK homes. Preventing frozen and burst pipes however is easy with the right protection.
Household pipes can be protected quickly and cheaply with lagging, a foam material that offers great insulation whatever the weather. Lagging is widely available and its use could even help make your home warmer.
Your pipework isn’t the only fixture that’s susceptible to cold weather damage. All water containing structures, including your drains and gutters, can freeze and burst without the correct upkeep. Clear your drains and gutters at the start of winter and check them regularly to ensure blockages can be cleared and any potential issues caused by freezing can be prevented.
Boiler services are about more than keeping your warranty valid. They’re the key to keeping your family safe and warm, and could even help you reduce your energy bills. With increased use during winter, boiler issues become more evident. Prevent breakdowns before they happen and keep your home toasty all season long by booking a boiler service.
Thermostatic valves are another addition that will help you reap plenty of rewards not just during winter but all year round. As well as giving you the means to control temperatures from room to room, you can reduce your energy consumption by up to 40%!
While it is important to heat your home only when you need to, keeping the central heating on low all day is a great, cost saving option if you work from home or spend a lot of your day indoors.