Tips For Preventing Water Damage This Winter

11/2/2016 (Permalink)

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A pipe bursting in the walls of your home can be devastating not only for the structure of your home but also for your belongings indoors. Luckily, the technicians at SERVPRO of Farmington and Farmington Hills have a few helpful tips to prevent you from having a water damage. 

When away from the house for an extended period during the winter, be mindful of how much you lower the heat. A lower temperature may save on the heating bill, but there could be a disaster if a cold spell strikes and pipes that normally would be safe, freeze and burst. 

Letting a faucet drip during extreme cold weather can prevent a pipe from bursting. It’s not that a small flow of water prevents freezing, but it definitely helps. Opening a faucet will provide relief from the excessive pressure that builds between the faucet and the ice blockage when freezing occurs.

So remember: When leaving for a trip keep your heat steady in the home, and upon returning run your faucets!