The winter puts the pipes to the hardest test. The checks and the habits keep the water flowing through the cold.
The heat
Keep the heat on in the rooms with the pipes. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the heat is the guard.
The cabinets
Open the cabinet doors so the warm air reaches the sinks. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the open is the habit.
The drips
Let the faucets drip in the deep freeze nights. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the drip is the flow.
The travel
Keep the heat on and the water flowing when away. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the travel is the plan.
The tape
Check the heat tape on the exposed pipes. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the tape is the check.
The leaks
Watch for the freeze damage as the cold passes. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Gresham, the watch is the care.
The call
Winter prep help? Call 888-217-3585 and Gresham Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Gresham pro for the service.
Plumbing in Gresham: what to know
In Gresham, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Multnomah County — from Fairview, Troutdale and Happy Valley to ZIP codes like 97030, 97024, 97080 — 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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