01/17/2025
With the temperature dropping and more snow/ice coming to our area, we are receiving multiple calls regarding frozen and bursting pipes. If you have any damage to your home, business or townhouse, contact me for a free evaluation. We take away the stress of handling the claim on your own, make sure we protect your interest and obtain the best outcome for your settlement.
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Ways to Prevent Frozen (and Bursting) Pipes..
Have you taken the steps needed to keep pipes in your home from freezing in cold winter weather? When Pipes freeze, the extra pressure within the pipes can cause them to burst, leading water damage in the home. Here are a few simple ways you can keep your pipes warm and your home dry, even in the coldest of winters.
1) Keep thermostats in outbuildings and second homes at 65 degrees. If you have a guest or pool house, or have a home with multiple heating zones, make sure to keep them all at a minimum of 65 degrees, to prevent frozen pipes in the winter. For buildings that you won’t use at all in the winter, you can turn off the main water supply and drain the pipes instead.
2) Add insulation to outside walls that contain pipes. Exterior walls can get much colder than inside walls. If you have plumbing in outside walls, you may want to add an extra layer of insulation to ensure that your pipes are protected. If you see moisture or mold on the interior wall surface, surface cracks or nail pops, or your wall feel cool to the touch, consider reinsulating or using spray foam to add protection.
3) Install smart technology. To further ensure that your home stays dry and water-damage free, you can install the following:
• Low temperature sensors that send alerts to your monitored alarm system if temperatures approach freezing
• “Smart home” thermostats that you can monitor and control remotely.
• Permanent back-up generators that automatically power your heating system when you lose power.
• Water leak detection systems that automatically shut off your water if a leak occurs.
If you have any questions about your Homeowners Insurance policy and want to know if it provides coverage for frozen pipes you may contact me for a free policy review.
