Your home may be at greater risk for frozen and burst pipes, especially if it is unoccupied. Please review the resources below and, as always, do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance.
A few reminders to help keep your home safe in freezing temperatures
- Find your home's main water shut-off valve before the cold weather arrives. If you suspect that a pipe has frozen or that there is a leak, turn it off to prevent significant damage.
- Set your home’s thermostat to at least 65 degrees and open vanity and cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to reach enclosed pipes.
- If your thermostat has wireless temperature sensors, place them by exterior walls. While this is not a failsafe way to catch temperature issues, it could alert you if warm air is not circulating to a particular area.
- If you have a generator, make sure it is fueled up and working properly so that important home systems can continue running even if your area loses power.
- If you are away from home, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to check on your home so that they can report any issues or possible damage.
- Look for signs of freezing on pipes, such as frost and condensation. Check the pipes in unheated areas of your home, such as those visible in the attic or garage.
- If you lose power, turn a water faucet on to a drip to keep the water within your pipes moving and reduce the likelihood that they will freeze and burst. Do not leave water running if you leave your home.
