How Do I Ensure My Home’s Pipes Are Safe During Winter Weather?

12/25/2023 (Permalink)

The last things you need during freezing weather are burst pipes and floods! It happens more often than it should due to unprepared homeowners, so today, we’re sharing information so that it doesn’t happen to you.

Keep reading to find out how to keep the pipes in your North Nashville safe during the coldest months of the year. 

What Are Top Tips I Should Follow To Keep The Pipes In My Home Free From Freezing And Bursting?

One of the most important preventative measures you need to know is how to keep pipes from freezing when winter weather threatens your North Nashville home.

• Frozen pipe prevention begins with determining where your plumbing leads throughout your home and locating your main water shut-off valve. The exact spot will differ depending on your house's age, but common locations are the garage, basement, laundry room, or yard. We recommend that you have your plumbing and heating systems serviced by pros yearly so you can stay on top of minor problems before they become more significant issues during a freeze.
• It's crucial to winterize your home and landscape when working to keep outdoor water pipes from freezing. Each fall, you should completely drain outdoor water lines to swimming pools and sprinkler systems, disconnect and drain all hoses, and close valves on outdoor hose bibs.
• Insulate the pipes in unheated exterior walls, basements, crawl spaces, and garages with foam pipe, rubber, or fiberglass insulation. Properly insulating rooms and addressing gaps in drafty windows should ensure your indoor plumbing remains at or above the minimum temperature. 

Who Do I Call If I Experience Flooding In My North Nashville Home?

Call SERVPRO of North Nashville immediately if you experience water damage in your home. 

We are:

• Committed to providing 24-hour Emergency Service
• Faster to any size disaster
• Highly Trained Water Restoration Technicians
• A trusted leader in the water restoration industry
• Locally owned and operated

We use:

• Advanced water inspection, extraction, and drying equipment

Here at SERVPRO of North Nashville, we’re prepared to help you whenever the worst happens. Our highly-trained team members have all the skills and technology needed to “make it like it never happened!”

If you have experienced storm damage, mold damage, or a disaster of any other kind or size, contact us so we can begin your restoration immediately!

This franchise is independently owned and operated.