Heat tape is crucial for winterizing a home. It provides excellent insulation and can prevent pipes from freezing. Unfortunately, neglecting your pipes can cause them to freeze over. If the water freezes, you may need a plumbing repair, because the water can cause severe damage. Here are a few reasons to consider taping the pipes with heat tape. 

Top 3 Reasons to Use Heat Tape to Avoid a Plumbing Repair 

1. Prevent Damage 

Neglecting to winterize your home means that the pipes are susceptible to freezing and bursting. If a pipe bursts, your whole house can be at risk for flood damage. If your pipes do burst, you’ll need to get your plumbing repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Wrapping your pipes in a heat tape will prevent flood damage.

2. Heat Source

Heat tape keeps your pipes warm by insulating the tubes and creating an actual heat source. It creates a heat source using a conducting wire that heats up as electricity passes through it, and the warmth keeps the water moving to prevent freezing. 

3. Multiple Types 

There are many types of heat tape that you can use. Installing them on your own, without the help of an electrician can be difficult and dangerous as the tape conducts heat, which can be a fire hazard if not applied properly. Some varieties of heating tape require an electrician to install. An affordable and energy-saving solution is a heat tape kit. They come in many lengths but include a built-in thermostat that turns on when the temperature drops. The installation can be easier with a heat tape kit, but it’s always best to have an electrician install the tape.  

If you’re looking to winterize your home with heat tape, consider the experts at Ray's Heating, Plumbing, Electric in Salmon, ID. For 50 years, this team of electricians has provided excellent plumbing repairs to all of their clients. Check out their website to learn more about the services offered, or call (208) 756-3649 to set up an appointment.