With the cold months coming into play, it’s probably time to start thinking about ways you can protect your pipes from the threat of the frigid weather. One of the worst things to experience as a homeowner is frozen pipes, as this generally will lead to burst pipes and other major problems. In fact, burst pipes are the number one cause of property damage during cold weather…which can be very expensive to remedy. Today, we’re going to give you some tried and true ways to prevent your pipes from freezing up this winter season. Check out our list and give a few a try in your home!
There are other methods to help keep your pipes from freezing, but these are some of the most often used ones that we can agree with. As you can see, there are a variety of levels to try out in your home. We understand that the cost of heating your home in the winter can be a little bit of a pain, so some of these tips may seem counterintuitive to you, but it is so much less than the cost of the home repairs that would come from your pipes being frozen and exploding. Help protect your home by protecting your pipes this cold season and remember to have a plumber’s info on hand just in case!