How To Avoid Frozen Pipes During the Winter

Blind & Sons knows a thing or two about cold winters in Northeast Ohio. And one of the most frustrating things that can happen during a cold snap is having your pipes freeze. Frozen pipes can cause all sorts of headaches, from burst pipes and flooding to expensive repairs.

At Blind & Sons, we’re here to help you avoid frozen pipes this winter. Contact our team by calling (330) 753-7711 to learn what causes frozen pipes and how to prevent them.

What Causes Frozen Pipes?

Pipes freeze when the water inside them turns to ice. This can happen when the temperature outside drops below freezing and the water in the pipes doesn’t have enough insulation to keep it from turning to ice.

Frozen pipes can be dangerous because they can cause your pipes to burst. When water freezes, it expands. This expansion puts pressure on your pipes, which can cause them to crack or break. If the pipe bursts, you’ll have a mess to clean up and costly repairs.

Tips To Avoid Your Pipes Freezing

There are a few things you can do to help prevent your pipes from freezing this winter:

• Seal up cracks in exterior walls – Seal cracks or gaps in your home’s exterior walls and foundation with caulk or insulation tape. These gaps can let cold air into your home, leading to frozen pipes. Pay close attention to where service lines, such as TV and internet cables, enter your home.
• Add insulation to unheated interior spaces – If your attic or crawl space has insufficient insulation, adding more could save your pipes.
• Open cabinets under sinks – This allows heated air to circulate around the pipes.
• Insulate the pipes themselves – Wrap exposed pipes in heating tape or pipe insulation.
• Keep your home heated – If you’re going out of town, leave your thermostat set to at least 55 degrees. Keeping your home the same temperature day and night will also prevent a sudden drop in temperature that could cause pipes to freeze.
• Open faucets – If you know temperatures will be plummeting, open your faucets slightly to allow water to trickle from them.
• Keep interior doors open – When temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, leave all interior doors open so that heat can circulate throughout your home more evenly.

Contact us today at (330) 753-7711 for frozen or burst pipe repair services in Northeast Ohio.

Choose Blind & Sons for Pipe Repair

At Blind & Sons, we want our customers to stay safe and warm all winter long. We hope these tips will help you avoid frozen pipes this winter. But if you do end up with frozen or burst pipes, our team of experienced professionals is here to help.

With over 80 years in business and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, we’re sure you’ll be happy with our services. And remember to check out our warranties and guarantees!