Plumbers - Cold Weather Equals Freezing Pipes

2010-12-15T18:45:00.000-08:00

1st choice Plumbing LLC

December has already started out COLD!!! Prepare yourself and your home for the cold temperatures so you do not need to call a plumber!, if you do have a problem be sure and call 1st Choice Plumbing LLC, they are offering specials on freezing problems. Check them out on Facebook or find more info and deals at Makeitlocal. Read more to see tips to help you avoid freezing pipes........

Seal all air leaks that may let an icy blast reach your pipes.
Water pipes located next to an outside wall are often subjected to sub-freezing temperatures. Any plumbing located in a garage or any other unheated building is susceptible t.........o low temperatures. Any exposed pipes should be wrapped or insulated.
Keep the water meter box lid closed to prevent the meter from freezing.
Don't forget outside faucets. Turn off valves to outside faucets and then drain any water in the faucets. If there are no valves to outside faucets, they may be protected by insulating them and then placing a plastic bag over them to protect the insulation.
Pipes in cabinets could be located against an outside wall. Even if these pipes have been insulated, you should consider leaving the cabinet doors open to allow the heat in the room to keep them from freezing.
If your house has a crawl space located under it, close all air vents located in the foundation wall. This will prevent the pipes in the crawl space from being exposed to the cold air.
If you plan an extended vacation during cold weather, have the water turned off at the meter. Then, you may drain your water pipes, turn off the water heater and other water using devices, to give your pipes extra protection from freezing.
Please note: 1st Choice Plumbing is not responsible for any of these tips listed above.

Hearing Aids : Why Live with Hearing Loss?

2010-11-18T08:41:00.000-08:00

While hearing loss affects different people in different ways, over time can lead to anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, embarrassment, feelings of isolation, anger and frustration.

Frustration is felt not only by the person with hearing loss, but by their family members and friends as well.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

There is no reason to settle with having a hearing loss. Your condition can be helped.

Common signs of a hearing loss are:

-Turning the volume up on your TV or radio just to understand what is being said (which may be too loud for other people).

-Missing visits or telephone calls because you didn’t hear the doorbell or telephone.

-Having difficulty following conversations and/or having people repeat what is being said.

-Talking too loud.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, make an appointment to have a hearing evaluation by a hearing aid specialist.

If indeed you have a hearing problem, I will be glad to discuss your problem and recommend the specific solution to help you hear better.

The options may be surgery or a hearing aid.

With so many hearing aids on the market today, it is easy to get confused and overwhelmed.

If a hearing loss is diagnosed, a recommendation for a hearing aid will be made based on the person’s hearing loss, lifestyle and communication needs.

The key is don’t delay. That way, you can hear what you’ve been missing.

-Clayton L. Helms is a hearing aid specialist.

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Plumbers - Cold Weather Equals Freezing Pipes

Hearing Aids : Why Live with Hearing Loss?