Preventing Frozen Pipes

2/8/2021 (Permalink)

Genesee County is headed for some single digit temperatures in the next week - here’s some ways you can prevent your pipes from breaking in the extreme cold.

As a general rule, the “temperature alert threshold” for freezing pipes is about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. To keep your pipes from freezing, make sure they are not exposed to temperatures approaching this. Installing pipe insulation, sealing cracks and applying electrical heating tape to your pipes are all good preventative measures.

Make sure that heat is generating throughout your house by keeping the garage door shut, opening the cabinets to circulate heat, never let your thermostat drop below 55 and keep the temperature of your home consistent.  

You can always call SERVPRO of NW Genesee County and Fenton 24/7 if you experience damage from a burst pipe.  810-732-3298