With colder weather setting in, it is clear that winter is approaching along with all of the issues that can come along with it. One of the most important things to do is to prepare your sewer line in order to avoid sewer repair in the dead of winter. Problems to your plumbing can be avoided during the cold season if you take all precautions to secure the entire system.
Sewer line backups are common this time of year due to freezing, thawing and ice and water entering sewer pipes. Nothing is worse than the smell and inconvenience of a backed up sewer. As experts in sewer repair for Bloomington, we’ve put together some tips and benefits to tending to your sewer before winter sets in.
Prep
First, you will need to have all damages, great or small, fixed before winter. If there’s a clog, have it unclogged. If there are leaks, have them fixed with sewer repair; trenchless or traditional. And, everything related to the water and sewer systems that are outdoors should either be taken inside, shut off, or protected in some way. For example, if you have a garden hose, remove it and turn off any outdoor faucets. This will help prevent the cold from entering the sewer pipes.
And, if you are going on a long vacation do not turn off your heating completely; this could cause pipes to freeze and a whole slurry of issues.
Inspection
Regular cleaning and occasional inspection can go a long way to help avoid potential sewer repair. At Gene’s Water & Sewer, we can handle these important inspections and cleanings for you. A sewer line inspection can help you determine what type of blockage or cracks your sewer pipe has. An inspection is also beneficial in determining the best solution for a sewer problem, thus, saving you time and money in trying to figure out what is wrong and what methods should work.
Repair
If your system does require repairs, a trenchless sewer repair gets you the repairs you need without a huge trench having to be dug in your yard. The process works through the installation of a resin-based liner that is pulled through your existing pipes, ultimately to be inflated.
No matter what, be sure not to put off your sewer repair for too long. And, getting your pipes cleaned by professionals like us can help keep your sewer system in good shape.
For more information on sewer replacement in Maple Grove, call Gene’s Water & Sewer at 612-781-3737, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.