Winter Weather Tips!

As cold weather makes its way into the Midlands this week, be sure to follow the tips below to keep your home and business safe.  If a pipe bursts or you experience water damage, please give our office at call at 732-2000.  Our crew is on call 24-7 and we would be happy to assist you!

*Make sure all your foundation vents are closed (so cold air is not getting in.)

*Make sure your crawl space door is closed and sealed properly. The main thing is to keep the wind out from under your house.

*Insulate exposed pipes (both hot and cold) under house with foam pipe insulation.

*Open cabinet doors under sinks.

*In order to keep your water pipes from freezing, allow a steady drip of water from an interior sink to drip while the outside temperature is sub-freezing approaching zero degrees.

*Unhook garden hoses from spigots and cover exterior faucets with insulating material to prevent freezing.

*Know where the main water shut-off is located in your home in the event of a broken pipe so the water can be shut off to minimize damage.

*Maintain a reasonable level of heat in your home to help prevent pipes from freezing.

*If your outside lawn & landscape irrigation system has not been winterized, know where the shut off valve is for that system in case a broken irrigation pipe occurs.