Water Damage during Winter Time Equals Frozen Pipes

1/21/2019 (Permalink)

The winter season is here and it brings all the bad weather with it. Unfortunately, another aspect of cold weather is frozen pipes. 

Frozen pipes can cause more damage in your home than you think. Here are a few tips to get your home ready for frozen pipes this winter: 

1. Check sprinkler and irrigation system and make sure everything is turned off. 

2. Identify your home's freezing points. Check for areas such as crawl spaces, unheated rooms, basements, garages, and exterior walls that would be more prone to freezing. 

3. Know how to shut off your water: Locate the main water shut-off and hang a tag from it. 

4. Strengthen your home by eliminating sources of cold air near water lines. 

5. Protect your pipes: when pipes are exposed make sure to wrap them with insulation or heat tape (even fabric, towels, or newspaper can help)!

When frozen pipes warm up and leave a mess in your home, call the heroes today SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties at 859-623-0000.