Last year, approximately 250,000 Americans experienced frozen or burst plumbing pipes. This winter, is your Massachusetts home ready for the cold? At A+ Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, we put together a guide on the most common plumbing issues during the chilly season. Read more below!

Frozen Pipes:

When the temperature drops below 20 degrees, you can assume your pipes are about to freeze.

Signs Your Pipes are Frozen:

  • They’re making weird noises. Typically, you might hear banging, clanging, or even a hissing sound.
  • You have low water pressure.
  • It smells. If your pipes are frozen, they’re not draining properly, leading to a build-up of foul odors.

Clogged Kitchen Drains:

In colder temperatures, things like grease and fats harden and are more prone to clog your pipes.

Signs Your Kitchen Drain is Clogged in the Winter:

  • It takes forever for water to drain from your sink.
  • They will also smell.
  • You can see the build-up near the drain opening.

Burst Pipes:

In winter, the water inside of your pipes is more likely to freeze, which can cause your pipes to rupture.

Signs Your Pipes Have Burst:

  • Your water will smell (and look) bad!
  • Your water pressure will be extremely low.
  • Mold or mildew growth

Struggling Water Heater:

Colder temperatures force your water heater to work harder, increasing the possibility of service issues. If you store your water heater in a cold place, it’ll have to work even harder, leading to higher bills.

Signs Your Water Heat Isn’t Working Right in the Winter:

  • Smelly odors
  • Strange odors
  • Your water isn’t hot

How A+ Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Can Fix Your Home’s Plumbing This Winter

Your home’s plumbing is unpredictable. It’s why at A+ our plumbing services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you need an installation, renovation, or a plumbing or drainage service, our team is ready to help you today! To learn more about our plumbing services, click here.

Need Your MA Home’s Plumbing Ready for the Winter? Contact A+ Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Today!

For over 20+ years, Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents have trusted us for all of their home’s plumbing needs. Whether your plumbing isn’t working properly in the middle of a rainstorm, windstorm, or a nor’eastern, our team is ready to help, 24 hours a day. To schedule an appointment with A+ Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling today, contact us on our website or call us at (603) 518-5777. We’ll be in touch soon!