Plumbers in London fixing burst pipes
Cold weather can freeze the water pipes in your home. The past few days especially have been extremely cold so it’s best to check the pipes and follow these simple maintenance tips to keep your home well looked after this winter.
Leave the central heating on for short periods of time throughout the day
Allow warm air into your loft/attic by keeping the trap door open
Allow warm air to move around the water pipes by keeping the unit door open under the sink
Keep doors slightly open to allow warm air to move around the house
Frozen Pipes:
Becareful with frozen pipes, a burst pipe can create extreme damage to your home.
If you have a frozen pipe, slowly defrost it with warm water, hot water bottles or cloth saturated with warm water.
If you do have a burst pipe, turn off the mains water supply to stop any more water going into the pipes.
If the water does not stop, get in touch with a plumber in London. We will be more than happy to help to keep your home warm and damage free during the festive period.