Preparing Your Pipes For the Cold
Maggie Beil

The winter season is coming! In Texas we’re not always prepared for cold weather, but there are some nights that will drop below the freezing point. The local plumbing experts at Alan’s Plumbing want to make sure you know exactly how to wrap your pipes beforehand!

Here are a few things you should know:

1. The main water riser that goes directly into the home MUST be wrapped. This is the main point of the freeze.

2. Always make sure your sprinkler vacuum breaker that goes to the sprinkler system is wrapped.

3. After wrapping the exposed pipes, go to the vacuum breaker for the sprinkler system, turn one knob to shut off the water to it and turn the other to bleed down the water that’s still in there. Otherwise, it will freeze and expand, causing a crack and flooding.

3. Most importantly, remember that the pipes are going to be colder in the attic. This means your water inside will take longer to heat up, so don’t panic and think something is wrong… just give it a couple more minutes.

Plumbing is a specialty and Fort Bend families trust the specialists at Alan’s Plumbing. Alan, his brother Chris, his two oldest sons Beau and Luke, and fellow team member Zach can handle all your plumbing needs. Whether you have questions about wrapping your pipes or need help with a leaky faucet, running toilet, or an old hot water heater, calling Alan’s Plumbing today will save you money and trouble this holiday season.

Alan’s Plumbing
281-261-1064
www.Alans-Plumbing.com