Handy Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes this Winter

It’s all about prevention!

Frozen pipes can leave you without water in the worst of weather, and could cost a lot to repair. However, with a few simple steps, you can easily preserve both your budget and your peace of mind!

Before the cold weather sets in:

  • Check sprinkler or irrigation systems. Make sure everything is turned off and drained.
  • Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines. Fix drafty windows and plug drafts around doors. Identify your home’s freezing points.
  • Know how to shut off your water. If you do not know how to turn off your water give us a call we’d love to help you out!
  • Protect your pipes. Wrap them with insulation.

When temperatures stay below freezing:

  • If pipes run through cabinets or vanities open the doors to let warmer room temperatures flow in.
  • Keep water moving through the pipes by allowing a small trickle of water to run.

But if your pipes do freeze:

  • Shut off the water immediately.
  • Thaw pipes with warm air, with a hair dryer or space heater. Do not leave space heaters unattended and do not use kerosene heaters or open flames.
  • Be careful turning water back on. Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check pipes and joints for any cracks.

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