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Hoffmann Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning offers a complete plumbing maintenance program and inspections. Our plumbing maintenance offers the peace of mind that your plumbing fixtures are working fine, pipes are in good repair, and your water heater is running as efficiently as possible. Leaky faucets, poor water flow, and poor water heater efficiency can be avoided with our yearly program. Tankless water heaters require yearly maintenance for proper functionality and it ensures the warranties remain current. While serious plumbing problems are best left to professionals, there are several precautions homeowners can take to prevent costly repairs. · Disconnect outside water hoses. Water left in the hoses can freeze and expand, causing faucets and connecting pipes inside your home to freeze and break. · Make sure outside faucets aren't dripping or leaking. · When pipes freeze, water pressure builds causing cracks - no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. · If your home has interior shut-off valves leading to outside faucets, close them and drain water from lines. · Cover outside faucets using a faucet insulation kit available at home centers. · Insulate pipes in unheated areas, such as garages or crawl spaces, with heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables. · Seal door and window leaks to reduce cold air drafts. · Your water heater works harder during cold weather. Flush it out and remove sediment buildup, which causes corrosion, shortens its life span and reduces heating efficiency. Drain several gallons from the faucet near the bottom of the tank through a hose directed into a nearby drain. · Set the water heater's thermostat at 120°F for optimum performance. · Inspect and clean sump pump and pit. Pumps exposed to extreme cold can freeze, preventing the pump from operating. · When leaving home for extended periods, shut off the main water valve and drain the system by opening faucets at the highest and lowest points of the house. Keep the heat on and set no lower than 55 degrees.
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