Watch out for Frozen Pipes!

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

Temperatures this Winter have fluctuated a lot. Today could be single digits and later in the week it gets all the up to 50 degrees. The weather break can be nice for the Spring and Summer lovers but not for your pipes. When pipes are exposed to subfreezing temperatures, the water inside freezes and expands the pipes; in some cases when the pressure it too much they might burst. If they don’t burst from the frozen water pressure, when it gets drastically warmer and the water thaws quickly, the additional of the melting water may cause the pipes to burst. This can cause severe damage to walls, ceilings, floorings, interior and increase mold growth. Which leads to even more problems.

But we can’t control the weather and water damage cost thousands to repair. So, here are some tips to help prevent pipe burst.

• Keep pipes insulated by wrapping foam insulation around them.
• Seal up cracks and leaks to keep out the cold air as much as possible.
• Open the doors inside your home to allow the heat to move efficiently through the house.
• Keep the heat set to no longer than 50 degrees Fahrenheit even if you won’t be home. If the house is warm, it can prevent the pipes from freezing.

Tips listed above are provided from Simply Most https://www.simplemost.com/7-tips-prevent-your-pipes-from-bursting-winter/.