MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) October is the time of year when New Hampshire homeowners start preparing for winter. We think about raking leaves, putting away patio furniture, and getting the heating system ready—but there’s another area of the home that deserves attention before temperatures drop: your plumbing.

The first hard freeze can turn a small plumbing problem into a much bigger headache. Outdoor faucets, exposed plumbing, and water lines can be especially vulnerable when temperatures fall below freezing.

Now is a good time to take a look around your home. Disconnect garden hoses, check outdoor faucets for leaks, and pay attention to any plumbing in areas that may be exposed to freezing temperatures. If you’ve already noticed a leak, a frozen line, or another plumbing issue, taking care of it before winter can help prevent a much bigger problem later.

That’s where Allegiant Plumbing & Heating can help.

Allegiant provides residential plumbing repairs, including service for leaks, frozen lines, burst pipes, water heaters, and other common plumbing problems. They also install outdoor plumbing, including frost-free hose bibs, irrigation supply lines, pool fills, and barn spigots, with proper pitch and shutoffs designed to help prevent cold-weather damage.

And if a plumbing emergency does happen, Allegiant offers emergency service for problems including frozen lines, burst pipes, and water-heater failures.

Fall is also a good time to think about your water heater. If yours is aging, becoming less efficient, or showing signs that it may be nearing the end of its life, Allegiant offers water heater replacement as well as heat pump water heaters, an energy-efficient option that can help reduce water-heating costs.

A little preparation now can go a long way toward avoiding an unexpected plumbing emergency in the middle of winter.

Before the first hard freeze arrives, take a look at your outdoor plumbing, address those repairs you’ve been putting off, and make sure your home is ready for the colder months ahead.

For residential plumbing repairs, outdoor plumbing, water heater replacement, and heat pump water heaters, contact Allegiant Plumbing & Heating for dependable local service and quality workmanship.