Cold temps, deep freeze can wreak havoc on pipes; 3 tips to protect your home
Winter weather not only does a number on area roadways but also on your home.
A frozen pipe is not something a homeowner ever hopes to deal with. However, it is something that homeowners should take precautions to prevent with both metal and plastic pipes.
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There are a number of ways to prevent this from happening to you or worse - a pipe busting. The American Red Cross suggests the following ways to prevent this from happening in your home:
If there are water supply lines in your garage, keep all doors closed as much as possible.
If pipes are enclosed in a kitchen or bathroom closet, open the doors so warm air can circulate the pipes.
Turn on all facets and allow water to slowly drip out
In extreme weather, cities can be faced with a larger pipe busting - a water main. News Center 7′s Nick Foley spoke with local officials on what you should do if you see a water main issue.
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“Might be a situation where it’s county water but a city road, it’s a good idea to notify both because broken water mains result in pavement, pavement problems also,” said Paul Gruner, Montgomery County Engineer.
However, so far this winter the region hasn’t seen a consistent deep freeze that would cause these issue to happen.
