Winterize Your Plumbing

The cold winter months can wreak havoc on the plumbing system in your home if you are not prepared for the drop in temperatures.  Frozen water in pipes can be a nuisance at best and a disaster at its worst.  It is important to make a checklist to winterize your plumbing.  New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter has made a checklist for you to use in you own home:

1. Fix Leaks: Even the smallest of leaks can cause big problems once the temperatures drop low enough.  As water freezes it expands which will make your small problem into a large one.
2. Insulate Pipes: Make sure that exposed pipes are well insulated.  Exposed pipes, if you have any, are usually located in your attic, crawl space, and garage.  Pipe wrap insulation is cheap and easy to install and can also save you on heating costs while protecting the pipe.
3. Pump House: Proper insulation of the pump house where your water comes from can keep pipes from freezing.
4. Outside Hose Bibs: Protecting the hose bibs and pipes from the cold is very important to your plumbing.  Remove any garden hoses that are connected to outdoor faucets.  Drain water from hoses before storing them. 
5. Sprinklers: Turn off the water to your sprinkler system and drain it before it can freeze.
6. Locate Water Main: Be sure to know exactly where your water main is in case of an emergency.  If a pipe bursts be sure to shut off the water main quickly to minimize damage.

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New York Plumbing will help you inspect your home to make sure it is completely ready for the winter months. Call us at 516-874-7937 and in the event of an Emergency please call 877-713-8136. 

Preparing Your Home For the Fall

Fall or Autumn is a very beautiful season, with all the beautiful colors and crisp cool nights.  Fall is also a reminder, that winter is just around the corner.  Just as the environment changes around us, we have to make changes to our home to prepare for the colder weather.  Sometimes it helps to make a checklist.

1. Keep warm- The low temperatures are coming, have a professional inspect your heating system. Replace all dirty filters and if you have a fireplace make sure all vents are clear in the chimney.
2. Seal the Cracks- Check for spacing around all the windows and doors of your home. 
3. Check Surroundings-  Replace any missing or damaged shingles to prevent further damage from rain and wind and stop leaks before they happen.  Inspect gutters for rust damage, also keep clear of debris, a clog can cause damage to the roof or trim of the house. 
4. Use Fans: Use the reverse switch on your fan to push down the warm air as it rises.
5. Hurricane Prep.- Always keep your fingers crossed and hope we don't experience a hurricane, but it is always good to be prepared.  Make sure windows and doors are ready for a storm an keep handy window boards.  Keep canned food, water and batteries or generators stocked in your home. 

For a more complete checklist of Fall preparation please visit http://goo.gl/fYwJ0e.

If you need any help preparing the plumbing in your home for the fall with tasks that include maintenance of hot water heater, exterior water, exposed pipes or anything of that nature Call New York Plumber & Sewer Rooter at 516-874-7937 or visit us online at http://www.nassaucountyplumbingandsewerrooter.com/.