There is nothing like a frigid morning in Colorado to have you put the kettle on and get no water from the tap. Or perhaps the thought of a cold spell turning your basement into a flood zone with a ruptured pipe is on your mind. You would do well to see that your home is in order before it gets any colder.
We at High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric have been putting the minds of Denver metro homeowners at ease when it comes to their plumbing for years now, back to 2012. Should you require some assistance making your home winter ready, pick up the phone at (720) 615-9621. You will be speaking to an actual person around the clock, not a call center.
Colorado winters are lovely to look at but they can be unforgiving to your pipes. The water within them will expand as it freezes, creating a tremendous amount of pressure against the walls of the pipe until it yields. One burst line has the potential to pour hundreds of gallons of water over your floors and belongings. Then there is the matter of the bill for the repairs and the water cleanup.
Then again, for the most part this is damage you can avoid. A little money put into winterizing your plumbing is a small price to pay to stave off a much larger one.
The True Cost of a Frozen Pipe
It is not just the pipe you are paying for. Put a burst in the wrong place and you are looking at having to rip out drywall, put in new insulation and dehumidify a room or two. After a freeze you could be on the hook for:
- An emergency call out in the middle of a storm or holiday
- Restoring water damage to ceilings, walls and floors
- Remediation of any mold from lingering moisture
- New furniture and other items that were ruined
- Leaks that went unnoticed and show up on your water bill
- The time and aggravation of being without service in your own home
All of which is more than the expense of taking a few steps to prevent it.
Winterizing Your Plumbing
Any Denver homeowner ought to be familiar with the following. Some of these are things you can do, some are better in the hands of a pro:
- Turn off the water to exterior spigots and make sure outdoor hoses are drained
- Put insulation on any exposed pipes in the garage, basement or crawl space
- Block up any gaps or cracks that let in the cold
- A steady thermostat setting is advisable even in your absence
- Drip the faucets in very cold weather to take the pressure off the lines
- Leave the cabinet doors open under the sink for some warm air to get in
- Make note of the location of the main shutoff for when you need to move quickly
You will find these measures are far cheaper than a fix down the road.
Making a Call to the Pros
A weekend is not always enough to properly winterize, particularly with older plumbing or if the house is unoccupied in the cold months. Our technicians, all background checked, will put an eye on any weak spots and suggest what needs to be done ahead of the freeze.
And if a pipe does go, act on it. We are here 24/7 and since we answer with a real person you will not be left to leave a voicemail in an emergency. We are also forthright with our pricing; you know what it is before we put a wrench to it and there are no surprises. For those who want it we offer financing. Our Club Membership plan is another good option, with its priority scheduling and discounts on repairs as well as regular tune ups for all your plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical needs.
A Denver Team You Can Rely On
High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is licensed (Colorado #189849) and insured, and holds an A+ with the BBB. From the foothills to the plains we have the confidence of the Denver metro area, as our 6,000 plus Google reviews attest. And we put a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our work.
Call us at (720) 615-9621 and we will see to it that your plumbing is prepared for winter. Better to do some prep now than face the cost of a repair after the first hard freeze.