Keep The Water Moving

12/7/2015 (Permalink)

It's getting to be that time of year. The temperatures begin to plummet and the winds begin to pick up. When we start to see those sub freezing temperatures, that is when you start to see those icicles forming. If the water dripping from your roof becomes an icicle, what do you think the water in your exposed pipes is doing?

A few thoughts which could save homeowners a lot of money this winter:

1. WRAP THOSE PIPES - If you have exposed pipes, say, in your garage, wrap them now with insulation to keep them as warm as possible. This may prevent frozen pipes as the temperature drops.

2. DRIP THE FAUCET - Many times the exposed pipes closest to indoor bathroom faucets will freeze leaving you with nothing coming out of the faucet. When you know it's going to be a sub-freezing night, open the faucet just enough to let the water drip. As long as the water is moving, your pipes should not freeze.

3. EMPTY THE PIPELINE - The closer the pipe to an outside faucet, the more likely it will freeze. Turn the water off leading to those faucets then turn them on and let them drain out.

SERVPRO of North Morris County believes that doing these few things may save you a ton of aggravation and expense down the line.