Plumbing Tips
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes During a Durham Winter
Ontario winters are hard on plumbing. These simple steps help protect your pipes from freezing and bursting when temperatures drop.
Cold-weather protection starts before the freeze
A single burst pipe can release hundreds of litres of water into your home. A few small habits go a long way toward keeping your plumbing safe through a Durham Region winter.
Insulate exposed pipes
Pipes in basements, crawl spaces, and exterior walls are the most vulnerable. Foam sleeves are inexpensive and easy to fit.
Let a faucet drip on the coldest nights
Keeping water moving relieves pressure in the system and makes freezing far less likely. If a pipe does freeze, shut off your main valve and call us right away.