Winter Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes Bursting

1/1/2018 (Permalink)

Frozen pipes? Call SERVPRO of Franklin County

The temperatures have been dropping and the winter weather is here.  When the temperatures go below freezing level, your property is at risk for frozen pipes, which can create a major disaster in your home or business.

Be Prepared

• Know where your water shut off is located, in case of a frozen water pipe burst.
• Insulate exposed pipes in your home or business, especially if they are in unheated rooms.
• Open bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors during cold spells to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
• During extremely cold weather, keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets. Running water is less likely to freeze.
• Consider shutting off outdoor faucets and open the outdoor faucet to help ensure it completely drains and the inner valve is shut off.
• Keep your heat set to the same temperature both day and night.
• If you plan on being away from your property for an extended period of time, leave the heat on and set the thermostat to at least 55°F.

Discovered Frozen Pipe

• First sign of freezing is reduced water flow from a faucet.
• Keep the faucet open when treating frozen pipes.
• Apply heat to the frozen sections using a heating pad, hair drier, or another safe heat source. Do not use an open flame device.
• Check additional pipes and faucets for freezing.

When a Pipe Bursts

• Shut off the water at the main valve.
• Call your local restoration professionals, SERVPRO® of Franklin County.

A burst pipe can cause considerable damage to your property if not addressed quickly. If winter weather causes water damage to your home or business, call SERVPRO® of Franklin County. We are available 24/7/365 in Franklin County, MO and ready to restore to preloss condition.