Fall Plumbing Tips: Protect Your Home Before Winter

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, now is the time to prepare your plumbing system for the colder months ahead. Taking a few preventative steps in the fall can save you from frozen pipes, costly emergency plumbing repairs, and unexpected water heater issues when winter arrives. At Tango Home Services, your trusted plumbing company serving Reading, MA and the North Shore, we’ve put together this fall plumbing checklist to keep your home safe and worry-free.

1. Disconnect and Drain Outdoor Hoses

Leaving hoses attached during freezing weather can cause water to back up into faucets and pipes. This often leads to cracks, leaks, and frozen pipes. Always disconnect and drain your hoses, and if your home has shutoff valves for outdoor faucets, close them before winter.

2. Schedule a Water Heater Inspection

Your water heater works harder in cold weather, so fall is the perfect time for a water heater inspection. Flushing out sediment improves efficiency and extends the life of the unit. If your water heater is 8–10 years old or struggling to keep up, Tango Home Services can recommend whether repair or replacement is best for your home in Reading or the North Shore.

3. Clear Gutters and Downspouts

Clogged gutters and downspouts can cause water to pool around your foundation, increasing the risk of basement leaks. Cleaning them in the fall helps protect your plumbing system and prevents water damage.

4. Test Your Sump Pump

Heavy fall rains can overwhelm a failing sump pump. Pour a bucket of water into the pit—your pump should activate right away. If it doesn’t, call us for sump pump repair or replacement anywhere in Reading, MA or across the North Shore.

5. Schedule a Professional Plumbing Inspection

A fall plumbing inspection is one of the best ways to avoid emergencies in the colder months. Our plumbers will check for leaks, inspect seals, and ensure your plumbing system is winter-ready. Whether you’re in Reading, MA or another town on the North Shore, we’re here to help.

🍂 Don’t wait until winter to find a plumbing problem. Contact Tango Home Services today for expert fall plumbing maintenance, water heater service, sump pump repair, and frozen pipe prevention in Reading, MA and the North Shore.

📞 Call us at 781-944-8043 or schedule plumbing service online.

We proudly serve homeowners throughout Reading and the North Shore with reliable seasonal plumbing maintenance and 24/7 emergency plumbing services