Freezing Pipes

10/31/2019 (Permalink)

Winter is among us, that means frozen pipes! Frozen pipes lead to a much greater problem, flooding. There are ways to prevent frozen pipes and help protect your home from them and a water damage.

Here are some tips to help prevent damage from frozen pipes and a water damage when away from your home:

• Shut off the water supply and drain pipes or appliances.
• Have a friend or neighbor check on your home and make sure everything is okay while away.
• Have emergency numbers for a plumber, electrician, roofer, and of course your local SERVPRO.
• Protect your pipes from freezing by insulation.
• Have your HVAC system checked before leaving if you will be away for a long period of time.
• Set your thermostat at an appropriate temperature before leaving
• Before leaving your home turn off your hot water heater.
• Clean gutters of leaves or debris to ensure that water can drain properly.
• Unplug all nonessential electric appliances.

Freezing pipes can be dangerous. Following the guidelines above could save your home and your family from severe harm or damage. If you are leaving town please be sure to cut off the water supply before leaving and let someone know that you are leaving so they can check in on the house for you while you are away.

Call your local SERVPRO at (662)-287-7881 if you have frozen pipes that have burst and caused major water damage to your home. SERVPRO has trained professional technicians that can help restore your home to new and get you back in your home as soon as possible. If you have any questions about our water mitigation process feel free to call your local SERVPRO using the number above. We are always here to help and we will make it look “Like it never even happened.”