Get ahead of cold weather and potential plumbing issues by following these tips from the experts at Rescue Rooter.

Dawn S. • December 14, 2021

A Rescue Rooter Can Keep Your Water Warm!

If you haven’t already, now is the time to get your home winter ready. Temperatures will soon be below zero for a long stretch and there’s a few steps you can take to be prepared and keep your plumbing running efficiently.



You will want to avoid freezing pipes. This can be done by making sure that that the walls surrounding the pipes are well insulated. This is also the perfect opportunity to check for cracks in the walls of your garage, basement and attic. The use of foam insulation will do the trick in the repair. Your preparations for winter should also include fixing leaky faucets. A plumbing technician from A Rescue Rooter can do that repair for you. An ignored leaky faucet will cost you on your water bill, so it’s best to get it taken care of. Another task that should be done is prepare your outdoor faucets. Don’t forget to disconnect the hose, turn off the water but turn the outside tap to “on” for the winter. (This releases pressure in the pipes.)


If you are a Snowbird, there are a couple of things you should do to protect your home’s plumbing system. Make sure to turn off the water at the main valve and open the taps to drain any water. Call on someone your trust to check on things while you’re away.


Call on A Rescue Rooter to take on all your plumbing needs whether you need help winterizing your residential or commercial property. They have the qualified and certified technicians that can look after your plumbing needs in all areas (residential, commercial, industrial) and can service your water heater and inspect your system using their specialized video camera. A Rescue Rooter has been helping Hamilton and the surrounding area since 1976 and still continue to keep up-to-date with all things plumbing. They are family owned and operated and firmly believe that their customers shouldn’t have to pay a lot for excellent plumbing services. Remember, they never charge a premium rare for emergencies. For more than 40 years, we have met and exceeded their clients’ expectations with their workmanship and affordability.

Residential Plumbing: Call them for help with dripping faucets, broken water heaters, bathroom renovations and more.


Industrial Plumbing: Their industrial plumbing services range from vacuum truck pumping to sewer location and everything in between.

Commercial Plumbing: You can avoid plumbing catastrophes when you choose them for commercial plumbing maintenance.

A Rescue Rooter will help you get ready for the upcoming winter, no matter the type of property. Call them at (905) 521-8284. They are your local plumbers and are also available to assist you 24/7 in an emergency. They will never charge you a premium rate for your emergency.

 

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