Heil Plumbing Advises Customers to Prepare Faucets and Pipes for Winter Weather

Jessup, MD – Heil Plumbing is reminding customers this month to be mindful of the effects that winter weather can have on plumbing. Winterizing plumbing is a task that can easily be forgotten but is key to maintaining the integrity of home plumbing systems. Heil Plumbing understands what to expect of their community's winter season, as well as issues that commonly arise during this time of the year. To assist their community, Heil Plumbing is advising households to take the necessary steps to protect faucets and pipes during cold weather.

Heil Plumbing advises four basic inspections to do when preparing plumbing for winter. Disconnect all outdoor hoses, splitters, or other fittings to prevent water from becoming trapped in the faucet. Ensuring that all water is drained from the outside pipes will prevent ice from cracking the pipe or causing a blockage. Outdoor faucet covers will also help provide even more protection against freezing temperatures. Lastly, it is advised to perform an inspection of all exposed pipes and faucets to check for leaks and cracks prior to cold weather arriving and during any spells of freezing temperatures. Owner Edward Heil says, “Properly winterizing your outside faucet(s) is the single most important task a homeowner can perform to prevent winter freeze-up and water damage to the inside of their home.”

For over 40 years, the Heil Plumbing family has been serving the Columbia and Ellicott City areas with reliable plumbing solutions. As a local and family-owned business, Heil Plumbing takes pride in being a part of their community and regularly offers advice to help better inform residents of ways to prevent plumbing emergencies. For more information about ways to prepare exposed plumbing to withstand freezing temperatures or for help with any emergency leak repairs, give Heil Plumbing a call at (410) 799-7727 or visit their website www.heilplumbing.com.