Why Do Pipes Freeze?

3/10/2021 (Permalink)

Frozen pipes can cause serious damage to a home.

Frozen pipes can wreak havoc on residential property; it’s one of the biggest causes of water damage to a home. Southern homeowners are sometimes caught unprepared since days-long stretches of below-freezing temperatures are a rarity in Saline County and Hot Springs.

It is important to cover your pipes if the forecast calls for freezing temperatures or winter storms. Ice expands and overwhelms the pipes, causing them to burst. This could cause serious issues inside of your home. It’s always a good idea to leave your cabinets open so heat can reach the pipes when freezing weather is expected.

Water pipes generally freeze when the temperature is 20 degrees or below. It isn’t instantaneous; it could take up to six hours for pipes to freeze. Keep water moving through the pipes to prevent freezing. How much should they drip? Try to make sure your faucet is dripping at least five drops per minute.

Water damage from burst pipes is always unfortunate, but SERVPRO of Saline County and SERVPRO of Hot Springs are ready to help. Should your frozen pipes cause water damage due to a winter storm, we've got you covered.  Give us a call today at 501-776-2222 and we can make it “Like it never even happened.”

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