Freezing rain coats the trees, the wires, and the exposed pipes in a layer of ice. The weight and the cold combine to test the plumbing.
The ice load
The ice can drag the branches down onto the service lines. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the falling limbs stress the yard lines.
The exposure
The exposed spigots and the lines ice over faster than the buried ones. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the covers and the wraps help.
The power
The ice can knock the power out, stopping the well and the sump. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the backup plan covers the outages.
The drips
The slow drips through the storm keep the exposed lines moving. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the movement is the defense.
The clearing
The ice clearing from the eaves and the gutters protects the roof line. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the careful clearing avoids the damage.
The check
After the storm, check the lines, the spigots, and the meter. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane Valley, the check catches the hidden cracks.
The call
Ride out the ice storm protected. Call 888-217-3585 and Spokane Valley Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Spokane Valley pro for the check.
Plumbing in Spokane Valley: what to know
In Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane County — from Liberty Lake, Spokane and Post Falls to ZIP codes like 99216, 99037, 99206 — 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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