24/7 Emergency ServiceColder temperatures calls for pipes to freeze
12/18/2018 (Permalink)
Pipe breaks can be scary
With winter months upon us it brings concerns and worries about your home or business getting effected when the snow hits the ground. With temperatures reaching an all-time lower number you might want to be on the lookout for frozen pipes that can burst and make a nightmare in your home or business. When your property is subjected to water pipe freezes, the situation is not as simple as calling a plumber and shutting off the water. A crack in a pipe can distributes hundreds of gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, potential for mold.
Things to keep in mind when looking for a frozen pipe:
- There’s no running water or any water coming from facet
- You notice frost buildup on pipes
- Temperatures outside are dropping below 32 degrees
- Weird smells coming from your pipes
Prevention tips that might help you:
- Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances.
- Don’t let your thermostat temperature get no lower than 55 degrees.
- Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
- Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing “Heat Tape”
- Let the cold-water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep the inside temperature the same for day and night, don’t lower it when you go to sleep.
What to do when you have a pipe break:
- Find the main water shut off in your home or business and close the valve to make sure no more water enters.
- Begin to investigate where the break occurred and then call for a plumber to come out and fix it.
- Call SERVPRO of NE Grand Rapids to come out and extract the water and dry the structure to prevent further damage to your property.
These are just a few helpful things to know when dealing with the cold winter months and keeping your home safe from disaster. The important thing is that Homeowners and business owners should check their insurance policies to make sure they are up to date and will cover damage that could be caused by frozen or otherwise broken pipes. The best time to check is before it becomes an issue.
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