How to prevent frozen pipes

11/20/2019 (Permalink)

Damage from frozen and burst pipes.

Frozen pipes can happen to anyone. Businesses, homeowners, renters, frozen water doesn’t differentiate. A typical burst pipe stems from a build up of pressure between the water source and the blockage, in this instance, frozen water. 

Most common causes of burst pipes: 

• Piping that runs against exterior walls, as they do not have the typical insulation.
• Pipes that are in unhealthy eated areas of the structure such as under stairs or in basements. 
• Pipes that are exposed to external conditions such as outdoor hose lines.

Best methods for preventing frozen pipes:

• Try to periodically get heat to pipes that are in unheated  areas such as under cabinets. A simple solution would be to open the cabinet and let the warm air circulate.
• Improve insulation around pipes that are unprotected. 
• Keep your structure’s temperature well above freezing when gone for extended lengths above time, ideally no lower than 55 degrees. 

How SERVPRO can help!

If you find yourself with damage resulting from a burst pipe, the immediate aftermath can be overwhelming. We are here to help! SERVPRO mitigation and restoration specialists are ready 24/7 to respond to your emergency. We aim to respond in a timely manner and help you clean up, dry down, and build back your structure “like it never even happened”. Our aim is to provide top notch service and peace of mind.