Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes

11/30/2021 (Permalink)

Remember to winterization your water pipes. If a pipe cracks and there's water damage, call SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville at 916-933-3890!

Winter is coming. The weather is getting colder outside. Many people are preparing for the winter season by bringing out their winter clothes, chopping wood for the fireplace and furnaces. However, one task that many people overlook during the winter preparation is the winterization of water pipes. Winterizing is draining water to prevent damage that broken or leaky water pipes can cause. Water tends to accumulate inside pipes. As it gets cold, the water freezes inside the pipes and expand, which eventually causes the pipes to crack. Once the pipe cracks, water can start leaking slowly causing water damage to your property.

Here are some tips SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville suggest preventing your pipes from bursting and causing water damage to your home!

1. Wrapping outside faucets
2. Disconnect garden houses
3. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
4. Shut off and drain your water system
5. Using air compressors to blow excess water out of the pipes

What if your pipes have already frozen over? These are the tips SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville suggests if your pipes are frozen.

1. Locate the water main shut-off valve
2. Open the faucet so thawing water can flow freely and relieve pressure

If you do you find water damage from a pipe leak, call SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville right away. We are available 24/7 for water damage at 916-933-3890.