Frozen Pipe Causes Basement Flooding in New Haven Home?

12/27/2022 (Permalink)

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Frozen pipes are one of the most common causes of water damage during the winter. Our local team in Northeast Macomb Township is on call 24-hours a day to respond to water damage emergencies in New Haven. Basement flooding is often caused by frozen or burst pipes. Here is some information from the Institute for Business and Home Safety for protecting your home from frozen pipes:

• Insulate pipes. Insulate pipes most vulnerable to freezing by using pipe insulation.
• Provide backup power. Provide a reliable backup power source to ensure continuous power to the building.
• Set reasonable temperatures. Keep the thermostat at a reasonable temperature, even if you’ll be away from home.
• Install a temperature monitoring system. Install a monitoring system that provides notifications if the building’s temperature dips below a pre-determined number.
• Install an automatic excess flow switch. Install an automatic excess flow switch on the main incoming domestic water line to monitor and provide early detection of a broken pipe or valve.
• Let faucets run. Let all faucets drip during extremely cold weather to prevent freezing of the water inside the pipe, and if freezing does occur, to relieve pressure buildup in the pipes between the ice blockage and the faucet.
• Open cabinet doors. Keep bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors open during cold spells to let warm air circulate around the pipes.

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Our Northeast Macomb Township team is Here to Help ® when your New Haven home or commercial business has frozen pipe damage. Call us today at 586-930-5659. 

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