Preventing Burst Pipes

 When it comes to your plumbing system, your pipes are an essential part of keeping everything working correctly. There are a number of factors that can lead to burst pipes Perth, though more commonly the problem happens with varying temperatures. When it gets cold enough for water to freeze, this can cause pipes to break given that frozen water expands. Burst pipes are more likely to happen in winter, and while Perth doesn’t typically reach freezing temperatures, there are parts of regional Western Australia that do. Here is a look at what you can do to prevent frozen water breaking your pipes and what to do if your pipes do burst.

Taking steps to prevent burst pipes

First, consider the home and which rooms are not heated during the winter. If you have any plumbing passing through those rooms and you are not keeping the rooms heated you should wrap the pipes with a padded material made for this purpose. If you notice any leaks, have a leak repair Perth plumber come over to fix it before the cold hits. You could choose to heat all the rooms in the house if you prefer and do not mind the additional cost of heating. This is an easier option if you do not know where the plumbing passes and cannot reach the pipes to protect them.

When the cold arrives you should also let the water run through your pipes at regular intervals especially with hot water where possible, as it helps defrost the pipes and keep things running. Another option if you do not want to heat all the rooms and you cannot wrap the pipes is to put in a space or lamp heater in the unused rooms and to turn them on enough to keep the rooms above freezing during especially cold days or nights. However, this is not recommended when you sleep.

Think you have a burst pipe?

If you are concerned that you have a burst pipe then you should listen carefully. Usually, if there is a burst pipe you will hear a hissing sound. You can check your meter to see if you are using water still even though everything is turned off. If your suspicions are confirmed turn off the water supply. You save water and money. If you need a professional to check for you still for peace of mind, call in a licensed burst pipes Perth based plumber to take a look.

Conclusion

When you are looking for a plumber to handle burst pipes or any kind of leak repair Perth, you should make sure they are licensed, qualified and have some experience too. Work done by anyone who is not licensed to do so is not to code or legal. It is in your best interests to bring in a professional to handle your plumbing jobs rather than just a general handyperson or trying to DIY it, especially given that DIY is illegal.