5 Tips To Avoid Frozen Pipes In The Winter

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• Prevention is always better than the cure. So
  to avoid frozen pipes, you need to take a few
  preventive measures. Lets read 5 tips so that
  you can keep your pipes from freezing.

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1. Keep Your Garage Door Closed

• The coldest part of a house is its garage because
  it has concrete floors and minimal insulation.
  Keeping the garage door closed when its cold
  outside is one of the best ways to avoid frozen
  pipes. However, this tip is valuable if you have
  water supply lines that go through your garage.
  In addition, keeping the garage door closed will
  also preserve the heat in your home thus reducing
  your energy bills.

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• On the other hand, you can choose to add a little
  more insulation to your garage to keep the space
  warmer in the winter. This helps in keeping your
  pipes from freezing and making your garage a more
  livable part of your home.

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2. Keep a tap dripping

• It is possible that the pipes can burst when
  water freezes and then expands. But if the water
  is running then theres less possibility of
  freezing. When the weather is chilly outside,
  leave a cold water tap dripping. There is a
  common sign that can indicate your pipes are
  freezing. Check your water pressure. If you
  notice the water pressure dropping, chances are
  your pipes are starting to freeze.

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3. Add insulation to outside walls of pipes

• Insulate outside walls of your pipe as exterior
  walls can get much colder than inside walls. If
  you have plumbing in outside walls, add an extra
  layer of insulation to ensure that your pipes are
  safe and protected. You might notice moisture or
  mold on the interior wall surface, surface cracks
  or nail pops, or your walls can feel cool to the
  touch. If you feel so, consider reinsulating or
  using spray foam to add protection.

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4. Disconnect hoses and protect outside spigots

• When water freezes in a hose, pressure in the
  homes pipes increases. This pressure can then
  expand and burst inside the home. To prevent
  this, you have to drain and disconnect all hoses
  as well as turn off the water to outside spigots
  during the winter. A pro-tip is to cap those
  spigots with faucet insulators.

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5. Contact a Professional

• Examine your pipes with professional plumbers
  especially when youre winterizing your home.
  Sometimes we end up trying to winterize the house
  on our own. If your goal is to save money,
  contact a professional. Possible issues are
  likely to be overlooked by a beginner that a
  professional would not. So get in touch with a
  professional plumber to avoid costly repairs down
  the road.

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Conclusion

• Plumbing problems occur as the season changes.
  Therefore, it is a good idea to keep a
  professional plumbers contact on hand. If you
  think your pipes need to be winterized, are
  frozen, or need repairs then contact
  theplumbing911. We are always there when you need
  us.