While winters in the New London, Concord, and greater Charlotte area are usually mild, we still see our share of hard freezes each year — and frozen pipes can cause serious, expensive damage if your home isn’t prepared. Here’s how homeowners across Locust, Midland, Harrisburg, Mount Pleasant, and the surrounding Piedmont communities can protect their plumbing before the first cold snap hits.
Pipes running through crawlspaces, garages, attics, and exterior walls are most vulnerable to freezing. Foam pipe insulation sleeves are inexpensive and easy to install, and they make a real difference during a cold snap.
Cold air seeping in through gaps around pipes, dryer vents, or foundation openings can drop the temperature around your plumbing lines fast. Caulking or spray foam around these areas helps keep cold air out.
If you haven’t already done this in the fall, make sure all outdoor hoses are disconnected and drained, and install insulated covers over exterior faucets.
On the coldest nights, letting a faucet drip slightly can relieve pressure buildup in pipes and reduce the risk of a freeze-related break, especially for pipes along exterior walls.
If a pipe does freeze or burst, being able to quickly shut off your home’s main water supply can prevent significant water damage. Make sure everyone in your household knows where it is and how to use it.
Pipes under sinks along exterior walls benefit from extra warm air circulation. Opening cabinet doors during a hard freeze allows household heat to reach these vulnerable areas.
A burst pipe can cause thousands of dollars in water damage in a matter of hours. If you’re not sure your home is ready for winter weather, Total Trade Pro can perform a full plumbing inspection and help you address any vulnerable areas before the temperature drops.
Contact Total Trade Pro today to schedule your winter readiness plumbing inspection.
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