Frozen Pipes Season is Here: Tips to Prevent

1/9/2020 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO help you this winter!

Frozen pipes season is upon us. The weather is turning bitter and it's time to protect your home from damages. 

Why are frozen pipes such a big deal? As the water that is left in your pipes freeze the water expands, which will thaw once the temperature reaches above freezing again. The buildup of the water can cause pipes to crack and break, damaging your home with a water damage. 

There are simple and inexpensive ways to prevent this from happening. 

Check out these tips to keep your home free from water damage this winter season: 

1. Keep the heat on (use precaution when using space heaters, but they help to prevent pipes from freezing)

2.Apply heating tape

3. Add extra insulation to your pipes

4. Keep your cabinets open with pipes exposed underneath

5. Allow the faucet to drip, because running water relieves pressure in the system. 

If pipes freeze and burst, it can cause a lot of water damage to the property and to their possessions. If you have water damage from burst pipes, call us today. We are here to help residents of Richmond, Irvine, Stanton, Waco, Berea, and many more areas surrounding Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties.