The fountain's water freezes and expands in the winter, cracking the basin and the pipes. The winterization drains and stores the parts.
The drain
The basin and the lines drain completely before the freeze. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the drain is the key.
The pump
The pump removes and stores indoors for the winter. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the pump is the care.
The lines
The supply and the return lines drain and blow out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the blowout is the care.
The cover
The basin covers to keep the water and the debris out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the cover is the shield.
The freeze
The trapped water expands and cracks the basin and the fittings. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the freeze is the risk.
The spring
The fountain refills and the pump returns in the spring. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Detroit, the spring is the restart.
The call
Winterize the fountain right. Call 888-217-3585 and Detroit Plumbing Pros will match you with a Detroit pro for the prep.
Plumbing in Detroit: what to know
In Detroit, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Wayne County — from Highland Park, Hamtramck and Hazel Park to ZIP codes like 48206, 48202, 48238 — 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.
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