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Google post ideas for plumbers: November to January

Cold weather and holiday crowds are hard on plumbing. Frozen pipes, overworked water heaters and Thanksgiving clogs drive a lot of winter calls. These ideas help you post about what customers are dealing with right now, in plain words they understand.

How to use this list

Pick one idea a week and rotate the kinds of post: a seasonal tip, a service spotlight, a local post, a customer question, and a real offer only when you have one. Don't run the same kind two weeks in a row.
Only mention services you actually offer and facts you can point to on your own website. No made-up prices, discounts or promises.
Put the point in the first sentence. Name your service and your town once, naturally.
Use one of your own job photos when one fits. Never use a stock photo that pretends to be your work.
Use the Call now or Book button for the next step. Google's posts policy says posts with contact details it can't verify, including phone numbers, may be removed (Google's posts content policy).

November

Winterize outdoor plumbing and get ready for holiday guests.

Disconnect garden hoses before the first freeze
Water left in a connected hose can freeze back into the spigot and the pipe behind the wall.
Include: One of your photos of a cracked spigot or hose bib repair, a tip to shut the inside valve if the home has one, and the Call now button.
Wrap exposed pipes in garages and on outside walls
Pipes in unheated spaces are the first to freeze, and foam pipe sleeves are an easy fix where homeowners can safely reach them.
Include: A photo of pipe insulation you put in; mention it as a service only if you offer it.
Signs your water heater is struggling
Rusty water, rumbling, small puddles or hot water that runs out fast are worth a look before holiday guests arrive.
Include: The water heater service name plus your town and the Book button.
What not to put down the disposal on Thanksgiving
Grease, bones, potato peels, rice and pasta cause many holiday clogs, so scrape plates into the trash instead.
Include: Your drain or disposal service and a note that you can help if the sink backs up anyway.
A toilet that keeps running is worth fixing before guests come
A running toilet wastes water and usually means a worn part inside the tank that a plumber can replace quickly.
Include: The toilet repair service and one of your own job photos.
Look under your sinks with a flashlight
Small drips under kitchen and bathroom sinks can soak cabinets and floors for weeks before anyone notices.
Include: A photo of a leak you found and fixed under a sink, and how to book a visit.
Holiday guests in town? Spread out showers and laundry
More people means more hot water and more drain use, and spacing things out gives the water heater time to catch up.
Include: Your town name and how to reach you if something backs up.

December

Be ready for freezes, clogs and plumbing emergencies.

Do you know where your main water shutoff is?
In a burst pipe or big leak, shutting off the main fast is the best way to limit damage, and everyone in the home should know where it is.
Include: A photo of a main shutoff valve from one of your jobs and a line offering to show customers theirs on the next visit.
Let faucets drip on the coldest nights
A slow drip on faucets along outside walls keeps water moving, and opening cabinet doors lets warm room air reach the pipes.
Include: Your town name and the Call now button for when a faucet has little or no water in the cold.
Think a pipe is frozen? Here is what to do
Low or no water from one faucet in freezing weather can mean a frozen pipe; warm the room, leave the faucet open, and never use a torch or open flame.
Include: the Call now button; mention emergency service only if you really offer it.
Drain cleaning: what happens when we come out
Slow drains, gurgling and clogs that keep coming back often have a cause deeper in the line.
Include: The drain cleaning service name; mention camera inspection only if you do it.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe for my pipes?
They can be harsh on pipes and skin, and they often clear the symptom but not the cause.
Include: A plain answer with no product names and your drain service name.
Our holiday hours and what to do if a pipe bursts
Shut off the main water, turn off the water heater if water is pooling near it, and call.
Include: Your confirmed holiday hours; mention emergency service only if your site lists it; a real offer only if you actually run one.
Tankless water heaters: hot water as you use it
Some families with full winter houses ask about a tankless unit, which heats water on demand instead of keeping a tank hot.
Include: Post only if you install tankless units; add one of your install photos and how to ask for a quote.

January

Start the year with a plumbing check and handle late freezes.

How old is your water heater? Check the label
The label on the tank often shows the install or build date, which helps homeowners plan before it fails.
Include: A photo of a water heater label with the details blurred and the Book button for a check.
A pipe thawed out? Watch for leaks after the freeze
A pipe that froze can crack, and the leak often shows up only once the water flows again.
Include: A note to check nearby walls, ceilings and floors for wet spots, plus the Call now button.
Why is my water bill higher than usual?
Running toilets and hidden leaks are common causes, and a simple meter check with all water off can show if water is still moving.
Include: Leak detection only if you offer it, and how to book a visit.
Low water pressure: common causes
A clogged faucet aerator is an easy fix homeowners can rinse out, while house-wide low pressure can point to a leak or older pipes.
Include: One of your job photos and the service area you cover.
Test your sump pump before late-winter thaw and rain
Slowly pouring a bucket of water into the pit should make the pump turn on and drain it.
Include: Post only if you work on sump pumps; include the Call now button and town.
Older home with old pipes? Talk to us about repiping
Discolored water, frequent leaks and low pressure in older homes can be signs the pipes are wearing out.
Include: Post only if you do repiping; add a photo of old pipe you replaced.
Hard water buildup on faucets and showerheads
White crust and spotty dishes are signs of hard water, and some homes are a good fit for a softener or filter.
Include: Post only if you install water treatment; include how to ask for a water check.

Where you are changes the list

Cold-winter areas

Frozen pipes, burst pipes and hard-working water heaters lead the season. Post about hoses and spigots in early November, then shutoff valves, dripping faucets and frozen-pipe steps in December and January.

Warm-winter areas

Hard freezes are rare in much of the South, Gulf Coast, Florida and coastal California, but they do happen, and many homes there are not built for cold. Lead with water heater care, holiday drain clogs and leak checks, and post freeze tips when a cold snap is in the forecast. Desert nights in parts of the Southwest can drop below freezing, so hose and exposed-pipe tips still apply there.

Pacific Northwest

Steady rain makes sump pumps, damp crawl spaces and drainage common winter topics. Occasional cold snaps can still freeze outdoor spigots, so keep a freeze post ready.

Questions customers ask this time of year

Should I let my faucets drip when it freezes?: On very cold nights, a slow drip from faucets on outside walls can help keep water moving and lower the chance of a frozen pipe. Opening the cabinet doors under the sink lets warm air reach the pipes. If a faucet has little or no water in freezing weather, call a plumber before the pipe has a chance to crack.
Why does my water heater make a popping or rumbling sound?: Often it is sediment that has built up at the bottom of the tank. It does not always mean the heater is failing, but it is a sign it needs service. A plumber can flush the tank and check its age and condition.

Ideas only: every real post should use your own services, town and details. Written by FreshMap, 2026-10-17.