How to Prevent Pipe Freezing

1/15/2021 (Permalink)

Insulation sleeves help to prevent pipes from freezing.

Frozen pipes can have many consequences within your home, causing a chain reaction of events. The freezing of pipes occurs when there is lack of access to water or when there is continuous stress placed on the pipes due of temperature drops.

Prevent these consequences by readying your home for winter by:

• Make sure all pipes are wrapped in insulation sleeves to prevent from freezing. Consider insulating whole areas of your home that are more likely to get cold such as exterior walls, ceilings, foundation, attic, and basement.

• Let cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Circulation through the pipe, even a little, will help prevent pipes from freezing.

• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. It may incur a higher heating bill but can help prevent a costly repair job.

• Consistently check your plumbing for corrosion or air leaks that can cause warm air to escape and cold air to get in.

By following these tips, your home will be ready for cold temperatures. However, should you find yourself victim of a frozen pipe mess, give SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties a call. We offer 24/7 emergency services and can make the disaster “Like it never even happened.”