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As Georgia braces for a winter storm this week, it’s time to take action to protect your home from freezing temperatures. One of the biggest risks during cold weather is frozen pipes, which can burst and cause significant water damage.
Here are some tips to safeguard your home and keep your pipes safe:
Keeping a small trickle of water running through your faucets can prevent the pressure buildup that causes pipes to burst.
Allow warm air to circulate around pipes under sinks by keeping cabinet doors open. This is especially important for plumbing on exterior walls.
Use foam pipe insulation or even old towels to wrap pipes in unheated areas like basements, crawl spaces, or garages.
Check for drafts near pipes and seal them with caulk or weather stripping. Cold air seeping in can quickly freeze unprotected pipes.
Avoid setting your thermostat too low, even at night. Maintaining a steady temperature helps prevent freezing.
If freezing temperatures catch you off guard and a pipe bursts, it’s important to act quickly to minimize damage. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog post, where we’ll cover what to do if your pipes freeze or burst, and how Champion can help you recover.
