Tips to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

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Winter is here, and with it, comes sub zero temperatures! Pipes freezing are a common occurrence that can happen in the winter. When pipes freeze, they expand your pipe to the point where it bursts! This is caused by the increase in pressure. Pipes bursting are a common cause of water damages that we here at SERVPRO of North Rensselaer/ South Washington Counties receive in the winter months. So here are some helpful tips to avoid frozen pipes and water damages that can happen from them!

• Maintain a consistent temperature throughout your home day and night.
• Keep your garage door closed to keep cold air out!
• Open interior doors to allow heat to circulate.
• If you are leaving your home for an extended period, leave your heat on and set the temperature to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Insulate all exposed pipes properly.
• Let your faucet drip, moving water is less likely to freeze!
• Appy heat tape to pipes that are exposed.

If your pipes freeze at your home or business and you experience a water damage, please call us at 518-677-3444. No job is too big or too small and we here at SERVPRO of North Rensselaer/ South Washington Counties have the experience and the tools to help you with all you water damage needs!