Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes in Charlottesville Homes?

10/24/2023 (Permalink)

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Preventing frozen pipes in your house before winter sets in is essential to avoid potential damage and costly repairs. Here are some steps you can take to prevent frozen pipes from our local Charlottesville team:

Insulate Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes, especially those located in unheated areas like basements, attics, crawl spaces, and outside walls. Use pipe insulation sleeves, foam pipe wraps, or heat tape to provide an extra layer of protection against cold temperatures.

Seal Cracks and Openings: Seal any gaps, cracks, or openings in your home's exterior walls, foundation, and windows to prevent cold air drafts from reaching the pipes.

Keep the Heat On: Maintain a consistent indoor temperature, even when you're away from home. Set your thermostat to a temperature above freezing, and avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.

Open Cabinet Doors: During extremely cold weather, open the cabinet doors under sinks in your kitchen and bathroom. This allows warmer air to circulate around the pipes and can help prevent freezing.
Let Faucets Drip: Allow faucets connected to exposed pipes to drip slightly. Running water, even at a trickle, can help prevent pipes from freezing by relieving pressure buildup caused by freezing water.

By taking these preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of frozen pipes and the potential for water damage and expensive repairs in your Charlottesville home.

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