Plumbing Winterization Tips

 

If you plan on being out of town this winter, here are a few preventative tips to help protect your home from the colder weather while you're gone:

• Turn your water off at the main
• Turn on all faucets to drain all water from the pipes
• Do not turn the heat below 60 degrees
• Open all sink cabinets to expose pipes (leaving the cabinets closed can cause lower temperatures underneath the sink, which could cause the water in the trap to freeze and crack your pipes)
• Turn off the power or gas to your water heater to save on energy costs (You can also drain your water heater using a garden hose)

If you plan on being away for an extended period of time or if you have a summer vacation home that is not used over the winter, it's a good idea to have it winterized to prevent costly leaks and save on heating costs.  As always, we recommend having a licensed and insured professional handle any winterizations. Any questions?  Just give us a call at 410-641-1368 and we'd be happy to help!

October is Rise Above Plastics Month

October is the Surfrider Foundation's Rise Above Plastics Month.  Did you know that almost every single piece of plastic that has ever been created still exists in some shape or form?  On top of that, there was more plastic produced between 2000-2010 than there was in the entire last century.  Check out www.rapmonth.org for more information and eye-opening facts.  Click here to find out what you can do to reduce your plastic usage.

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