Frozen Pipe Season!

11/18/2021 (Permalink)

With winter approaching, frozen pipe season will be arriving shortly.  When the temperature declines, pipes tend to freeze and the water inside the pipes expands.  This often leads to a pipe break that can cause significant water damage to your home or business.  There are simple and preventative actions you can take in order to prevent this issue in your own property.

• Pipes should be insulated.  Areas where there is no heat such as the attic and basement areas should be as well.
• Shut off the water supply that is used for your outdoor hose bibs.  The hose bibs should then be opened to remove excess water and prevent freezing in low temperatures.
• Keep the thermostat set at a consistent temperature.
• In extreme weather conditions, cabinet doors can be opened in order to allow warmer air to reach the pipes and help prevent freezing.  Opening your faucets to allow water to drip through the pipes will also help water to continue traveling through the pipes instead of freezing.
• To prevent water damage when a pipe is frozen, turn on the faucet in order to allow water to flow through as the pipe unfreezes.  Heat the pipes using a hair dryer or hot towel.

SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford is happy to assist our Southern Chester County community with their water damage needs this winter.  Our water restoration team and the American Red Cross recommend these preventative steps in order to help prevent an often overwhelming water damage event in your own home or facility.  We offer immediate assistance for those that suffer water or storm damage caused by issues such as frozen pipes.