Freezing Pipes

11/11/2019 (Permalink)

Prevent freezing pipes

Brrr! The winter months are moving in full force and it’s time to prepare your home for freezing (and in some cases, below-freezing) weather conditions.

Freezing temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze. Freezing in a pipe creates a lot of pressure inside the pipe and can cause the pipe to burst and likely lead to serious flooding, especially when there's no one around to turn off the water. The best prevention against frozen pipes is to keep them warm enough to stay above the freezing point.

Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night.

Call SERVPRO of North Richland Hills if you experience water damage from pipes bursting at (817) 589-1499