Prepare Your Plumbing for Winter

Install Frost-free Sill Cocks

Outdoor faucets, or spigots, are susceptible to freezing especially in Burlington during the cold winter months. To prevent outside water pipes from freezing, shut off outdoor water valves during from inside.

A frost-free sill cock is a very popular option for people who live in colder climates, or who live in areas that get below-freezing temperatures for long periods of time. When you turn off the water from inside these types of sill cocks will make the water stop behind the valve which is further away from the exterior wall where it is warmer preventing water from flowing out of them and risking becoming frozen solid.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Prevention is crucial if you want to avoid any plumbing disasters this winter. Pipes can freeze when the temperature in your home drops too low. To avoid this happening, you should insulate your crawl spaces and install electric heat cables on pipes.