Freezing Weather Tips

The coldest weather we have seen in years is coming. We are here to help you to protect your home and avoid any insurance claims or mishaps!

HOW To prevent your pipes from freezing:

• Close inside valves supplying water to outdoor faucets and hookups.

• Open outdoor faucets to allow residual water to drain; be sure to keep them open during the cold weather months, while the water supply is turned off.

• Keep garage doors closed to help protect water pipes located in the garage.

• Open the doors on cabinets where plumbing is located. This can help allow warmer air to circulate around the pipes.

• For pipes that are at risk of freezing (both hot and cold water pipes), let water drip from faucets.

• Keep the heat in your home set at a minimum of 55 degrees, even if you are gone

Why is a Frozen Pipe a Concern?

When water begins to freeze, it expands. This can cause both plastic and metal pipes to burst, possibly leading to significant water damage to your home.

• Since water expands when it freezes, it puts unwanted pressure on pipes.

• As water freezes, the force exerted from the expansion can cause a pipe to burst, regardless of the strength of the material.

• You may not know you have a burst pipe as the water has turned to ice. Once the temperature starts to warm and thawing begins, leaking and flooding can occur.

Stay safe out there this winter, we got your back!