Freezing rain coats the trees, the wires, and the exposed pipes in a layer of ice. The weight and the cold combine to test the plumbing.
The ice load
The ice can drag the branches down onto the service lines. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the falling limbs stress the yard lines.
The exposure
The exposed spigots and the lines ice over faster than the buried ones. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the covers and the wraps help.
The power
The ice can knock the power out, stopping the well and the sump. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the backup plan covers the outages.
The drips
The slow drips through the storm keep the exposed lines moving. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the movement is the defense.
The clearing
The ice clearing from the eaves and the gutters protects the roof line. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the careful clearing avoids the damage.
The check
After the storm, check the lines, the spigots, and the meter. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Charleston, the check catches the hidden cracks.
The call
Ride out the ice storm protected. Call 888-217-3585 and Charleston, WV Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Charleston pro for the check.
Plumbing in Charleston: what to know
In Charleston, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kanawha County — from South Charleston, Dunbar and St Albans to ZIP codes like 25301, 25305, 25303 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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