Water Damage Can Hurt Local Homes in Canton Ohio

11/4/2019 (Permalink)

Frozen pipes can cause expensive, unnecessary damage. It is easier than you might think to protect your home.

Winter weather is on its way. As temperatures drop your water pipes and meter are susceptible to freezing. Frozen pipes can cause expensive, unnecessary damage. It is easier than you might think to protect your home.

Follow these simple steps now to help you prevent your water pipes and meters from freezing this winter:

1. Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses: This allows water to drain from the pipe, which will cause it to NOT freeze. It only takes a single, hard, overnight freeze to burst.
2. Insulate water pipes or faucets in unheated areas: If you have pipes in an unheated garage or a cold crawl space, wrap the water pipes before temperatures decline.
3. Seal off access doors, air vents and cracks: Winter winds whistling through small openings can quickly freeze water pipes.
4. Find your main shut-off valve and label it: Knowing how to access and turn off your water quickly can help you limit damage.
5. Turn off the water if you are away for a long period of time: When you are away from home for several days, turn the water off. You then should drain the outside faucets or leave the thermostat set above 55 degrees. This helps to ensure your home stay warm and the pipes do not freeze.

If you are in need of restoration after this disaster give SERVPRO of Canton a call (330) 966-2377. We are open 24 hours 7 days a week.