Winter is here.. Be careful and make sure to prevent frozen pipes in your home..

Frozen water pipes are always a problem here in Utah.. The reason I am thinking about this today, is because I have seen several homes over the last couple of days that have had some major issues with these extreme temperatures.. So be careful.. Here are a few tips..

You can avoid this kind of damage by preventing burst pipes and leaks in the first place. As frozen pipes often burst, winter care is crucial. Try the following care tips:

• Insulate your loft and the sides of your water tanks.
• Insulate all your pipes.
• Open the loft trap door on cold days to let heat in.
• If you’re away for awhile, spending winter somewhere warmer perhaps, then ask a friend or relative to check on your home and make sure pipes haven’t burst or frozen.
• Re-washer dripping taps because if they freeze they’ll block the pipe. This will also it will save up to a litre of water a day and your money if it’s a hot tap.
• Make sure you know where your stop tap is and check regularly that you can turn it off easily in an emergency. It’s handy to label it so you remember where it is in a panic.
• In very cold weather the heating will need to be on low, or set to come on a couple of times a day, especially if you’re going away. Most modern boilers have a frost protection thermostat, which turns on automatically if the temperature drops to a level that will cause your pipes to freeze.

Remember, make sure you keep your heat on to a minimum if your home is vacant, or if it is a vacation rental or whatever. I have had so many people call me after the fact. So if you need help, and you are out of town call us and we will go check on your property. It could save you thousands of dollars.. Now go enjoy the snow…..

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