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. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the heat is the guard.
The cabinets
Open the cabinet doors so the warm air reaches the sinks. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the open is the habit.
The drips
Let the faucets drip in the deep freeze nights. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the drip is the flow.
The travel
Keep the heat on and the water flowing when away. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the travel is the plan.
The tape
Check the heat tape on the exposed pipes. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the tape is the check.
The leaks
Watch for the freeze damage as the cold passes. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Cicero, the watch is the care.
The call
Winter prep help? Call 888-217-3585 and Cicero Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Cicero pro for the service.
Plumbing in Cicero: what to know
In Cicero, 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 Cook County — from Berwyn, Stickney and Riverside to ZIP codes like 60804, 60402, 60623 — 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.
Need a hand in Cicero?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Cicero Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Cicero.