Tips on how to keep your pipes from freezing

10/17/2019 (Permalink)

A pipe break that is leaking water.

With winter right around the corner, there is always a risk of frozen pipes. With some seasonal preparation, you can significantly reduce your risk of plumbing breaks, and the water damage it can cause. Here are a few tips on how to do that.

• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
• In extreme cold conditions, open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to expose the pipes to warmer air. Make sure any harmful cleaners or household chemicals are out of reach for pets and children.
• During freezing temperatures, allow a small amount of water to drizzle from the faucet. This continuous movement of water through the pipes helps keep them from freezing.
• Keep the thermostat at the same temperature at night and during the day. During freezing temperatures, you want to keep the temperature at least 70 degrees.
• If you’re going to be gone during the cold weather, you’ll want to leave the thermostat to at least 55 degrees.

If you happen to experience a water damage because of a frozen pipe this winter season, know that SERVPRO of Casper is here to help.