{"id":2819,"date":"2021-10-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/?p=2819"},"modified":"2021-11-22T17:25:49","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T23:25:49","slug":"how-to-prevent-frozen-and-burst-pipes-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-to-prevent-frozen-and-burst-pipes-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Frozen and Burst Pipes This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve lived in Idaho for even just a year, then you know we\u2019ve had some pretty cold winters! And when winter comes along, you\u2019re likely pretty consumed with staying warm in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, are you ensuring that all <\/em>areas of your home are staying warm? Specifically, have you given much thought to your plumbing system? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When temperatures dip below freezing, the water in your pipes–especially exposed pipes–is likely to freeze as well, without proper precautions. The problem isn\u2019t so much the freezing, but what happens as the pipes thaw\u2026 it creates a negative pressure that eventually leads to the pipes bursting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is, this damage can be prevented! Read on to learn how to avoid your pipes falling victim to cold weather this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep the Garage Door Closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential that you keep everything tightly sealed in cold winter weather. So, ensure that your garage door stays closed during the winter, and keep it closed as much as you can. This will help make sure that the water supply lines in your garage keep flowing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a sink in the garage, consider turning off the supply valve for winter and draining the faucet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Ahead for Time Away by Keeping the Heat On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chilly weather during the wintertime leads a log of families to warmer locations. If you, too, are heading to greener pastures this fall or winter, ensure that you plan ahead and keep your home at a comfortable temperature using a programmable or smart thermostat set at above 50\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This applies to the day to day too. We understand it\u2019s tempting if you and your family are at work and school all day, to leave the heater off since nobody is there to enjoy it anyway. But not only does this leave your pipes susceptible to freezing, it\u2019s actually less efficient for your heater, since you\u2019ll have to run it longer once you do arrive back home to get your home warmed up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Pipe Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have a basement? If it has exposed pipes, be sure to insulate them. You can find pipe insulators at just about any hardware store. \u201cPool noodles\u201d work too! They\u2019re made from the same material, the pipe insulators are precut to fit easily over the pipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open The Kitchen and Bathroom Under-Sink Cabinets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever noticed when you go to grab something under the sink during the winter, it\u2019s cold<\/em>? This is because the heat from your furnace or heat pump can\u2019t reach that area since the cabinet doors are shut. Oftentimes, the exposed pipes under the sinks lead to a portion of your plumbing in an outside-facing wall, inviting even more cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, a good wintertime hack is to leave these cabinet doors cracked open, if even just a little bit, to bring in that warm air and prevent your pipes from ever having the chance to freeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., your comfort is our promise! To set up an appointment, give us a call at the number above, email customerservice@daltonphc.com or <\/strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a> with a <\/strong>North Liberty plumber<\/strong><\/a> online.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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