According to State Farm Insurance, approximately 250,000 homes are damaged by frozen pipes each year. As the water inside these pipes expands, it can cause flooding from broken pipes. There is no way to ensure this never occurs in Bowling Green, but there are things you can do to prevent this experience. The steps below may be able to prevent frozen pipes and flooding this winter.
#1: Drain outdoor water
Outdoor pipes are obviously more prone to freezing. Take some time to drain your sprinkler supply lines, swimming pools, and outdoor hose bibs.
#2: Install pipe sleeves or heat tape to exposed pipes
If there are visible pipes in your home, take extra time to insulate them. Use pipe sleeves or heat tape to provide extra protection from chilly weather.
#3: Monitor your thermostat
Winter is not the right time to save money on utilities by turning off your thermostat. If you ever are out of town, make sure it is not set to anything lower than 55 degrees.
#4: Consider adding insulation
Check your basement, attic, and crawl spaces to see if they are lacking insulation. Doing this won’t just lower the possibility of frozen or broken pipes, it will also help lessen the blow of what your pay for utilities.
#5: Be prepared
If you see a slow trickle when you open a faucet, you may have a frozen pipe on your hands. Keep the faucet open and apply heat, either with a hair dryer or electric heating pad, to the pipe. (Do not use an open flame device.) Maintain heat until water pressure is restored.
Contact Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Bowling Green KY as soon as possible if you have a broken pipe in your Bowling Green home or business. Our professional flood restoration services can provide immediate assistance in an emergency like this.