Below Freezing Temperatures in Ocean County Could Bring Water Damage Caused by Burst Pipes

1/12/2022 (Permalink)

A pipe with a small crack can bring gallons of water causing extensive water damage to your home.

Below Freezing Temperatures in Ocean County Could Bring Water Damage Caused by Burst Pipes

Brick has had a couple of very cold days this week and now the weather is starting to rise above freezing you need to keep an eye out for water from a burst pipe. 

What are signs that might lead you to realize you had a frozen pipe in the last few days?

• Water supply problems-If you notice you have little to no water flow after you turn on the faucet
• Water where there shouldn't be any water
• A bulging in a pipe
• Icy pipes or pipes with frost on them

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To prevent pipes from freezing in the future, follow these easy steps from the American Red Cross:

• Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.

• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.

• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.

• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.

• If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.