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Category: Emergency Plumbing Repairs

8 Ways to Avoid Frozen Pipes

william 2nd February 2023
When the outside temperature falls below 20° F, take precautions to prevent frozen pipes! Open Doors Open the doors to cabinets and vanities that house water pipes to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing. Be especially careful of pipes on exterior walls. Leave doors to any rooms or areas such as an unheated basement or garage with water pipes running through them to allow heat to enter these areas to keep pipes from freezing. The extra fuel usage will likely still be less than the cost of a burst water pipe and water damage. Keep Heat Higher Keep…

How to Prepare Your Plumbing for the Maine Winter

207HeatingAdmin 28th December 2020
Our plumbing is tucked nicely indoors, so why consider it something to winterize? Even though most plumbing is an interior system, preparing it for freezing temperatures outdoors can protect you from malfunctions and burst pipes. Taking the time to winterize your plumbing pipes and fixtures for winter’s chill can save you a huge hassle and lots of expense if you avoid expensive repairs and replacements. Use our handy checklist to get your pipes ready for the cold this winter in Maine: Insulate Pipes Plumbing pipes running through unheated areas like your basement, attic, scrawl spaces, or garage are susceptible to…

8 Sneaky Plumbing Dangers to Avoid

207HeatingAdmin 30th June 2020
One of the worst things that can happen is to have serious plumbing issues! When it works well we don’t think much about it, but when it doesn’t, it can wreak havoc on every facet of life. There are actually a lot of things that can go wrong with plumbing. Some things are our fault, and some are not. Plumbing is more delicate than you may think, so be sure you are avoiding some of these sneaky plumbing factors that can cause serious damage: NEVER Pour Grease Down the Sink Kitchen sinks are the spot of most clogs in the…

Important COVID-19 Update

207HeatingAdmin 23rd March 2020
To Our Valued Customers and Community: First off, we hope everyone is being safe and staying healthy during this unprecedented time. We realize everyone is overwhelmed with information and updates regarding COVID-19, but we wanted to update everyone on the specific steps and precautions we are taking here at 207 Plumbing & Heating. We are committed to providing the same valuable services to our customers despite the spread of COVID-19.  Because we provide essential services to the community, we want to assure you that we are still working in the field and performing necessary plumbing and heating repairs and services…

Tips for Avoiding Frozen Pipes this Winter

207HeatingAdmin 20th January 2020
When temperatures plummet in winter, the risk of your pipes freezing skyrockets. Frozen pipes can cause tremendous damage to buildings, and represent one of the most common, and expensive, causes of property damage to homes in Maine. Costing easily $5,000 or more on average according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, it’s a no-brainer to do everything you can to prevent frozen pipes! Luckily, there are some very simple efforts you can make to prevent frigid temperatures from reaching your pipes and causing them to burst. Cold winter temperatures can cause even indoor frozen pipes. The pipes…
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