Most of us take water, indoor plumbing, and gas for granted. What would you do if your pipes were to freeze up? What if a gas appliance needs to be fixed? What should you do if the water from your pipes is cloudy? This week, Rosalie and Andrew cover these exact topics.
The first thing that Andrew stresses is important is to know where your waterline shut off, as well as your gas shut off, is. The waterline supplies water to the entire house, and must be turned off when the temperature drops and when an emergency with the plumbing occurs. If you don’t turn the waterline off in these situations, the pipes will freeze or crack, or create a large mess, and it’ll cost more money to clean up.
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Andrew says it’s also as important to know where your gas shut off is as well and to turn it off when needed, i.e. when getting fixed or during a natural disaster. Knowing where both the waterline and gas shut offs and turning them off when needed will save you money and keep your house clean and safe.
Now, what would be causing the water from the tap to be cloudy? Pressure in the pipes may cause the water to come out cloudy, and clear up after a couple seconds; another possibility is that there are small bubbles in the water, which clear up once poured into a glass. Cold weather can cause cloudy water, but a more likely cause is water pressure in the pipes. Either way, the water will clear up and it is safe to drink all the same.
That does it for this week! If you want to catch more plumbing tips, catch us next week, and remember: You Got This!