HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The weather may be different, but the worries are the same. Whether it’s hot or cold, homeowners should take care of their plumbing during extreme weather conditions.
“If the pipes are very brittle and not very strong, they will craze, and if the water pressure is put through them, they will burst,” says Jeff Pena, director of sales and purchasing at Sagte Central Plumbing and Electric in Weslaco.
Pena recommends having your pipes checked regularly.
The contraction and expansion of the ground around a home doesn’t just affect the plumbing system. The same shifting process can cause a home’s foundation to move.
Tyler Alexander, chief inspector at Aztec House Leveling and Remodeling, said the pipes leading into the house are most at risk.
“The main problem would be the sewers under the foundation,” Alexander said.
Alexander said small areas could open up and allow the foundation to move, causing pressure to build up and endangering the lines.
In addition, with the type of soil in the valley, this type of shifting and contraction is a problem year-round.
Pena said that when it comes to spotting leaks in pipes, low water pressure is a good indicator.
Now, new smartphone technology is helping homeowners protect their property.
“Leak detection systems will automatically turn themselves off and send you an alert, saving you a lot of hassle and hassle,” Pena said.
There may be nothing you can do about the heat, but regular maintenance and monitoring of plumbing systems is a valuable step homeowners can take.
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