The fall is the prep season for the coming freezes. A few steps in the fall save the pipe repairs in the winter.
The hoses
Disconnect and the drain the garden hoses. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the hoses are the first.
The spigots
Shut off the outdoor spigots and the drain the lines. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the spigots are the prep.
The irrigation
Blow out the sprinkler system before the freeze. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the blow-out is the rule.
The insulation
Check the pipe insulation in the crawlspace and the garage. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the wrap is the guard.
The heater
Service the heater before the winter demand. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the service is the care.
The leaks
Fix the small leaks before the cold makes them worse. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Mountain View, the fix is the timing.
The call
Fall prep help? Call 888-217-3585 and Mountain View Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Mountain View pro for the service.
Plumbing in Mountain View: what to know
In Mountain View, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Mateo County — from Los Altos, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto to ZIP codes like 94041, 94043, 94040 — 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.
Need a hand in Mountain View?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Mountain View Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Mountain View.