Ice: Good for Skating, Bad for Pipes

12/30/2021 (Permalink)

As the winter gets colder, there are more fun activities to do outside, which makes the season more exciting. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in elements to protect your house from in order to avoid needing professional residential cleanup or restoration services. What’s a common denominator between the two? Ice. 

Great for skating and fun to sculpt, you don’t want ice coming in contact with your home’s pipes.  SERVPRO of Haverhill knows how to ensure the water stays flowing, so you can focus on the winter wonderland fun to be had outside.  

Keep The Water Flowing!

We do not want your pipes to freeze -- and neither do you. Frozen pipes can result in exploding pipes and ultimately, water damage throughout your home. How can this be avoided? 

Here is what you need to know!

• Keep that garage door closed! This is the best way to protect your house’s water tank if it is kept in the garage or down below in the basement.
• Keep interior doors open! Heat will flow more easily throughout the house if doorways are kept open.  
• Speaking of heat, keep it on! Keeping the house warm ultimately keeps the pipes warm.
• Let faucets drip! If it is dripping, water is able to continue to move through your pipes, preventing any potential backup or freezing. 

This winter, get out there to ski, sled, and skate whenever the opportunity presents itself! Just be sure to put these helpful hints into practice in order to keep any of that ice out of your pipes. 

When temperatures start to freeze, turn to the experts to keep your home’s water flowing. Your neighborhood SERVPRO team is always ready and prepared to help with any emergency service or potential water restoration needs! Contact SERVPRO Haverhill / Newburyport, 24/7!