4 Quick Spring Plumbing Tips

The mornings are getting lighter, the weather is getting nicer, and those cold snaps are becoming a thing of the past. But did your plumbing survive the cold months of winter? Harsh winter weather can take a toll on pipes and plumbing, so now we’re moving into spring, it’s time to do some quick and easy plumbing checks to keep your house in top shape.

Check Your Boiler

Our boilers tend to run almost 24/7 during the cold winter months, which puts huge strain on the system. Your system might have some wear and tear that needs repair now the system won’t be used as often.

Check your system for leaks, signs of mildew, or rust. These are tell-tale signs you need a plumber in to make repairs.

Next, check the pressure. It should be between 1 and 1.5 for the best results. If it’s dropped or is too high, your system won’t be running efficiently.

Finally, are there odd sounds coming from your boiler such as hissing, banging, knocking, or clicking? Check when it is running and off and if you notice anything unusual, give us a call.

Check Your Pipes

Pipes are prone to freezing during the cold winter months due to the water sitting inside them. Although the pipes in your home are protected by insulation, any outside or in a garage are at risk.

Now the weather is improving, check for cracks or leaks in any exposed piping. If you spot a small crack or leak, it’s much easier to repair than if it’s left to get worse or burst.

Check Your Fixtures

When we have cold weather, your pipes go through significant pressure expanding and contracting with the changes in temperature. This strain can cause issues with brackets, joints, and joists, making them less resilient.

Check under your sink and any other indoor piping to make sure no fittings are loose, and nothing is leaking. If you do spot a leak, you may need to just tighten up a joint that’s become loose over the cold months.

Check for Blockages

During winter, outdoor drains quickly become blocked with debris and sludge washed in by the rain. If you’ve noticed your sink or appliances are taking longer than usual to drain, or you can hear glugging noises when water runs down the drain, your outdoor drain may be blocked.

Likewise, your indoor pipes may have suffered a limescale build-up over the cold months that has gone overlooked.

A good quality drain un-blocker and physically checking your outside drain may solve this issue. However, if the problem persists, you may need a professional to check your pipes for you.

Need a Plumber in Eastbourne?

Whether your boiler needs servicing or your pipes have suffered damage from the cold, we can help. Based in Eastbourne, we cover the entire Sussex area and can diagnose any plumbing or heating issue you’re facing. We give free, no-obligation quotes and will do all we can to fix the problem quickly and hassle-free.