🔧 **Attention Homeowners: Protect Your Outdoor Taps Now!** 🚰
Got an outdoor tap? As temperatures drop, it’s time to wrap up more than just yourself! 🌬️❄️ Failing to protect your garden taps could lead to costly replacements come spring.
Repair expert Richard shares a crucial piece of advice: **Frost is the enemy of outdoor taps!** When the cold sets in, it can lead to broken valves that may cause water to backflow into your home. Not fun! So, what’s the fix? Before winter bites, follow these simple steps:
1. **Isolate the Water Supply:** Find and turn off the isolation valve inside your home to stop water from reaching the outdoor tap.
2. **Drain the Tap:** Turn on the outside tap to let any excess water empty out.
3. **Insulate:** Grab a tap cover or some pipe insulation from a local DIY store and wrap it snugly around the tap. Securing it properly will fend off frost damage!
Severn Trent Water adds a useful tip: Don’t just protect the tap; make sure any exposed pipes leading to it are also insulated to prevent bursting. A frozen tap can set the stage for burst pipes—something no homeowner wants to deal with!
Act now and save yourself the headache later. Your outdoor taps will thank you! 😉
💬 Let us know if you’ve taken these steps and how you keep your garden gear safe during winter in the comments below!
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