Here are some tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing:
There are three main reasons your pips will freeze with the weather change – Quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low.
Here are 4 tips to help protect your home before it starts to get cold:
1. Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic
2. Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes.
3.Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located –
4. Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets.
If you find your home has experienced a frozen busted pipe you can expect that there will be water damages to your home. If you need to get equipment for your clean up contact the Extreme Supplies Store of MI for the best deals on dehumidifiers and fans.
