Frozen Pipes?

12/20/2016 (Permalink)

It’s that time of year again and we want YOU to be ready this time around.

Reasoning for pipes bursting or leaking is related to the pipes location and how they are insulated. Water pipes burst because the water inside them expands as it gets close to freezing, and this causes an increase in pressure inside the pipe. When the pressure gets too high for the metal or plastic pipe to contain, it ruptures. Leaving you with an unpleasant mess to handle.

The three most common ways for pipes to freeze are quick drop in temperature, poor insulation, and or thermostats set too low. When the temperatures drop low, here is what to do for your home:

• Make sure all outside house faucets are shut off.
• Make sure you are keeping your home at a temperature no lower than 55° F
• Make sure that all attic and crawl spaces are well insulated
• Make sure you plumbing is insulated properly.

If you have a pipe that burst this winter season, SERVPRO of South Kenosha is available to help assist you at any time, 24/7. Please call us at (262) 332-7044.