Taking proper precautions can save you thousands in repair costs when winter strikes.
When winter weather is on the way, it's important to ensure that you're fully prepared for what's in store. Taking care of your friends and family when temperatures drop and precipitation kicks off comes first and foremost, but once those are handled it's time to turn your attention to your home. Temperatures at or below freezing begin turning water to ice, expanding and causing pipes to rupture and burst. From repairs to your system to unexpected home renovations after damages, a burst pipe can end up costing thousands of dollars to completely repair.
Thankfully, with some simple due diligence and know-how, preparing your home for the winter ahead is a painless task that can protect your equipment for the seasons ahead.
One of the age-old solutions to combat freezing pipes is to allow just a small amount of water to run from your faucet. Keeping the water moving helps combat freezing, letting you rest easy that temperatures at or just below freezing won't have a lasting impact on your internal pipes.
The American Red Cross recommends keeping your thermostat set at at least 55 degrees in the cold winter months. While you may enjoy the warm temperatures yourself, keeping a temperature that is well above freezing in your home also translates to the pipes that are below the floors and in the walls. While your entire property may not rest at a cozy 55 degrees, the higher temperatures will be more than enough to keep your pipes from freezing at night.
Once the heat has kicked on, keep those interior doors open! From laundry rooms to bathrooms, leaving these areas open allows air to circulate and keep walls, appliances, and their pipes warm.
Once the heat has kicked on, keep those interior doors open! From laundry rooms to bathrooms, leaving these areas open allows air to circulate and keep walls, appliances, and their pipes warm.
Investing in outdoor faucet covers is a simple way to help protect the most vulnerable point in your entire piping system. These devices can be purchased at any home improvement store and are simple to install - just slide it over your outdoor faucet, ensure it's secure, and you're ready for what winter has in store.
While you're installing your faucet cover, take some time to inspect that outside of your home for any cracks, holes, or crevices that could provide cold air with a way inside. Taking time to locate and fill even the smallest holes can help insulate your home and keep those temperatures where you want them to be.
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