One of the biggest winter damages homeowners should work to prevent is flood damage caused by frozen pipes. When outdoor temperatures are too cold, water in your pipes can freeze causing your pipes to burst. Burst pipes can lead to flood damage when the water warms up enough to melt. Home floods can be overwhelming to take care of, so help prevent flood damage to your home by following these tips for preventing frozen pipes.
- Winterize your irrigation system. Many people like to keep their garden or lawn looking its best through an irrigation or sprinkler system. However, it’s important to remember to winterize this system when the winter comes. Failing to drain this system of any water can cause pipes leading to your water supply to freeze.
- Let your faucets drip. You want to prevent ice formation in your pipes, and letting your faucet drip serves that very purpose. When it’s cold outside, leave your faucets running just a little bit, especially faucets that are served by more exposed pipes.
- Keep your home heated. Many homeowners like to lower the temperature on their thermostat when they aren’t home in an effort to save money on their utility bills. However, doing so during the winter can cost you big time. Keep your home set to at least 55 degrees in the winter, as keeping your home too cold, even when you aren’t home, can lead to frozen pipes.
Here at AdvantaClean of Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, we care about protecting your home from flood damage caused by frozen pipes. Avoid frozen and burst pipes as much as possible by following these home protection tips, and if you do experience any flood damage, be sure to give our team a call for water removal services.