Brooks Plumbing Co. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Frozen Pipes’

“Are My Pipes at Risk of Freezing?”

Monday, February 1st, 2021

icicles-dripping-from-pipeWe don’t exactly live in the artic. In fact, if you compared us to our friends in the Midwest or Northeast, they’d probably laugh at our ideas of “cold.” But while we can sometimes exaggerate the word “freezing,” the fact of the matter is, we do get freezing temperatures here in the Pacific Northwest. Anything below 32°F is, in fact, considered freezing and can subsequently lead to frozen pipes.

So to answer the question this post poses, yes, your pipes are at risk of freezing! Read on to learn more.

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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter

Monday, November 9th, 2020

pipe-with-icicles If you’ve lived in our area for even just a year, then you know it’s never really that warm. Wintertime is downright chilly! You also probably know that while we don’t get the blizzard type weather that those on the east coast get, snow and freezing temperatures are still a thing!

This means you have to take steps to make sure your home is protected against inclement weather, ice, and snowmelt. Have you checked to see that your drafty doors and windows are sealed up? Is a humidifier investment a good idea for you to protect your property and your family’s health? Are your plumbing pipes protected from freezing?

Too few homeowners think about that last point! Read on to learn why this is a problem and what you can do about it.

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Be On the Lookout For These Plumbing Problems this Winter!

Monday, January 6th, 2020

pipes-frozen-on-outsideWinter can be a magical time — we’ve got snow, we’ve got hot chocolate, and of course, we’ve got all the wonderful holidays! However, winter can be quite a difficult time for your plumbing system, which is why our team is here to help!

There are a number of issues that can pop up within your plumbing system during the winter, so below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more (and yes, remember to call our team when you need a professional plumber in Yelm!)

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Don’t Let Frozen Pipes Ruin Your Winter!

Monday, December 9th, 2019

Icicles hanging from a brown pipe. Frozen water and metal surface, winter time concept. selective focus shallow depth of field photoIt’s awfully cold outside, and although temperatures rarely drop below freezing here, doesn’t mean they can’t — just look at how crazy the weather’s been already! For this reason, it is important that you pay close attention to your plumbing system, particularly your pipes, as they can freeze when temperatures drop too low.

Of course, frozen pipes are a BIG deal, so it is important that you do what you can to prevent this problem from occurring. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do, and below, we have outlined some of them for you. All you’ve got to do is keep reading to find out more (and yes, remember to call our team when you need a plumber in Tumwater, WA.)

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