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5 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

[fa icon="calendar"] Sep 10, 2015 9:01:32 PM / by Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration

5 Tips to Prevent Frozen PipesWhat you need to know about frozen pipes at home.

  1. Heat your basement and weather seal windows
  2. Wrap pipes near exterior walls and crawl spaces with pipe insulation
  3. Make sure garden hoses are disconnected and outside faucets are covered
  4. Identify location of main water valve and water heater valve, know how to shut off in case of emergencyd
  5. Before leaving your house for an extended period of time, shut off water supply valves to washing machine

Topics: Damage Prevention, Winter Storm Damage