Winter has arrived, and with it, wet weather. Perth’s winter storms are notorious for knocking over fences and blowing out pilot lights. There’s several things you need to do to prepare your property’s plumbing and gas for winter.
Insulate exposed pipes
Some houses, especially older ones, may have external pipework. It’s important that these pipes stay insulated. Check this insulation is still intact and replace if necessary. This can stop your cold pipes from freezing and maintain the heat in hot pipes.
Clean out gutters and downpipes
Over the year, especially during autumn, your gutters can become clogged up with leaves and other debris. If your gutters are clogged, heavy rain can cause flooding and can even leak into your roof space, causing extensive water damage. Don’t forget to clean out the drains your downpipes connect to as well.
Gutter Replacement
Salty air can rust your gutters, making them susceptible to leaking or breaking. Now is the time to replace any rusty gutters.
Gas Heater Service
Gas heaters need to be serviced every two years to ensure they are still safe and aren’t leaking gas into your home.
It’s important to have your gas fittings serviced too. Plumbers and Gasfitters Bunbury can service your gas appliances and fittings.
Solar hot water system
Solar hot water systems are great for Perth summers, but during winter they may not get enough sunlight to provide you with reliable hot water. Most solar hot water systems will have a gas or electric booster. Make sure you know where the switch for this booster is before you get caught out on a stormy day.
Service your hot water system
Your hot water system is most likely to fail during winter. The best thing you can do is have it serviced. Your plumber will flush out any mineral buildup and make sure all the parts are still working as they should. Regular services will prolong the life of your hot water system.
Replacing your hot water service
If your hot water service is at the end of its life, now may be the best time to replace it. If your hot water system is making a strange noise, it may need just a component fixed, or the entire unit replaced.
Have your plumber’s number handy for winter storms
There’s nothing worse than trying to relight your pilot light in a hailstorm. When something goes wrong with your hot water system, gas heater or other plumbing, it’s important to have your plumber’s number handy. Plumbers and Gasfitters Bunbury has a 24/7 emergency call-out service to fix any problem ASAP.
To prepare for winter, or need emergency plumbing services, contact Plumbers and Gasfitters Bunbury now.
