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Reasons to Insulate Your Plumbing Pipes
No matter where you live, insulating your home’s plumbing is never really a bad idea.
Texas does normally have hot and humid weather for most of the year, however, you may still experience bouts of cold weather here and there.
There are several benefits for insulating your pipes no matter the season and temperature outside.
Insulation for Cold Temperatures
Even when it’s not technically considered winter in your region in Texas, there are still times during months towards the end of the year when you may experience cold weather or wind chills. Wind chills can easily freeze water if your pipes aren’t insulated, causing problems for your cold water pipes and preventing you from getting enough water to your faucets.
All components of your home’s plumbing have the potential to freeze if they’re exposed to the outdoor air like your pipes, hose bibs, and sprinklers. The first step to ensuring your pipes don’t freeze is to contact a plumber to insulate your pipes for you.
A plumber can use materials like polyethylene foam to insulate your pipes and protect them from wind, floodwater, puddles, rain, and cold air.
Take protecting your pipes a step further by insulating your home’s attic to help minimize the chances of your pipes freezing. Insulation in the attic can help keep your home warm during cold temperatures and prevent your pipes from breaking.
Insulating Hot Water Pipes
Insulating hot water pipes will keep the hot water in your pipes hot when it reaches your faucets. If you have a tank heater, then your water is already being stored and kept hot but it can cool down as it flows through your pipes.
Insulation can help the water stay warm and can help add a few degrees to the temperature of your water so that it actually comes out a little warmer. That’s good news if you like your water extremely hot for showers, baths, and dishwater.
Full-Service Pipe Insulation in Tyler, TX
If you’re considering getting your pipes insulated, our team at Rudd Plumbing would be more than happy to do the job for you! We offer a range of plumbing services, and are a one-stop shop for all of your plumbing needs like installations, pipe repairs, removing blockages, and more! Contact us today at (903) 290-0851 to schedule an appointment and we can answer any questions you may have.