Insulating the hot water pipes around the heater keeps the heat in the water instead of the room, and it is one of the cheapest energy upgrades there is. The pipes that run longest benefit the most.
The hot lines
The hot water pipes lose heat along the run, so the water arrives cooler and the heater works more. Insulation keeps it hot. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Portland, long runs benefit the most.
The cold lines
Insulating the cold lines stops them from sweating in warm weather, which protects the floor and the cabinet.
The first feet
The first few feet of pipe from the heater lose the most heat, so that stretch is the best place to start.
The sleeves
Foam pipe insulation snaps over the pipe and tapes at the seams, and it is sized to the pipe diameter.
The call
Wrap the pipes and save the heat. Call 888-217-3585 and Portland, ME Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Portland pro.
Plumbing in Portland: what to know
In Portland, 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 Cumberland County — from South Portland, Westbrook and Saco to ZIP codes like 04108, 04109, 04050 — 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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If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Portland, ME Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Portland.