When the weather stays in frozen conditions below zero degrees, this can cause havoc to your home or business. We can tend to forget when to prepare for frozen pipes to burst or crack in the busyness of life.

Here are some pointers to help to prevent pipes from freezing: 🥶

1. Keep the heat on at least 50 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Drain outside garden faucets, showers, etc Keep valve slightly open.
3. Open inside faucets to allow for a slight dripping with moving water.
4. Install foam pipe insulation sleeve wraps around copper pipes that are open in the basement or crawlspace  areas. Insulate wrap main water meter pipe valve.
5. If or when a water leak occurs, shut off the water pipe valve. i.e. underneath a sink, cabinet. If necessary shut off water main valve. Have pipe repaired ASAP.
6. If water damage dry out floor, walls, furniture, etc. ASAP within 24-48 hours to prevent mold damage.
7. Use a space heater if needed or blower fan. Raise the heat in house or building.
8. Be careful of any electrical that get wet by water.
9. Call a professional for plumbing, electrical, water damage disaster, and mold assessment if necessary.
10. If you make an insurance claim keep good documents of repairs, receipts, pictures, videos, etc. It is best for adjuster to see the damage before repairs and damage if possible.
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