Insulating your water pipes may not be something you’ve ever thought to do, but there are some benefits to doing so in your Etobicoke home. In fact, many homeowners don’t know about this efficiency booster that can help save you money for years to come. You probably have some questions about this simple home improvement project and whether it’s the right decision for your home, so here’s what you might want to consider before making that choice.
Keep your water hot(ter)
Insulating the pipes in your home can actually add a few degrees to the water for your household – especially for things like doing dishes and showering. When you have a traditional hot water tank, you’re already paying to keep the hot water on standby, but that water can cool down while it travels from the tank to its final destination.
Additionally, if you hear a knocking when you first turn on your hot water, that could be the sound of your pipes expanding to accommodate the hot water coming through cold pipes. Insulating your pipes can help with this knocking noise and the hot water going through cold pipes.
Protect the pipes
Depending on your home and how it’s finished, you may have pipes that run through unfinished areas (i.e., without climate control), or they may even run outside of the home. Winters in Etobicoke can be very cold, which means that without a climate-controlled area, these pipes may freeze.
Having hot water trying to run through pipes that are freezing could mean trouble, and even leaking. Down the line, this can make a big mess and create a very large repair bill for your Etobicoke home.
By insulating the pipes that are exposed, you can save yourself a lot of (potential) headaches down the road. The insulation for your pipes can help keep hot water hot and cold water cold so that you get the temperature of water you want when you want it.
Consider your family’s needs
Insulating the pipes in your home may not be the right option for your family, depending on how your home is finished and the age of your home. Also, is your family complaining that the hot water isn’t as hot as it could be? If you aren’t noticing any issues with your hot water now, then this might not be something you need to do.
Talk to a professional from D. Jason Plumbing
While many homeowners don’t know that it’s an option to insulate their pipes, it also isn’t something that everyone will need to do. If you have questions about whether this is the right option for you or even something you need to do for your home, contact us today to speak with a member of our team. We will evaluate your home and what’s going on with your hot water to see if this is something you should consider doing.
The good news is that it’s relatively inexpensive to make this update to your home, so if you decide to go ahead with it, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank to do it.
If you’re considering making your Etobicoke home more efficient, consider insulating the pipes in your home so that it uses less energy to keep the water hot!