Protect your home from frozen pipes
Protect your home
from frozen pipes
Frozen pipes are a major concern for homeowners in the
winter time. If you do not take the necessary precautions to protect your pipes
your homeowners insurance may not cover any damage that could occur. Typical
damage would include pipes bursting. Disaster Safety lists many ways to protect
your pipes including:
- Install
a water leak detection system, available at your plumbing supply store,
which will alert someone in your household if water is detected. - Shut
off the water supply during periods when the home may be unoccupied,
particularly when colder weather is expected. - To
maintain proper drainage and reduce the risk of leaks in basements, remove
snow from window wells and against all walls. - Make
sure gutters are clean and stable to ensure proper drainage.
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