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\u201cWait,\u201d you may be wondering, \u201cit was in the 90\u2019s still last\nweek, why are we talking about this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We get it, fall has barely started, and <\/em>it\u2019s rather rare that temperatures in the Woodstock area drop\nbelow 30\u00b0F in the winter anyway. But, rare doesn\u2019t mean never, and it\u2019s far\nbetter to be prepared for the possibility than not. How can you do this? Read\non! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Problem with Frozen Pipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It first helps to know the problem with frozen pipes\u2014it isn\u2019t\nso much that they\u2019ve frozen, but rather what happens when they thaw. The\nthawing process creates negative pressure within the pipe, causing it to expand\nand contract. As you might imagine, this can lead to cracks in the plumbing,\ncausing leaks or even burst pipes. Once that\n<\/em>happens, you\u2019re in for a big cleanup and potentially even recovering\ndamaged property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get any closer to the holiday season and your mind\nturns to anything but <\/em>your plumbing\nsystem, we\u2019d like to share some tips with you below on how to prevent this\nproblem, should temperatures dip lower than expected this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Your Faucets: <\/strong>It\u2019s wintertime, and the weather forecaster predicted it\u2019s going to drop down below 30\u00b0F tonight. What should you do first? Open your outdoor faucets! These are the pipes most vulnerable to freezing, understandably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anything outdoors\u2014sprinklers, hoses\u2014should have their water\nflow shut off. Open the faucets and drain any extra water, then leave the faucets\nopen. You may also want to get some insulated caps for your home and faucet\nopenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re at it, disconnect any hoses you have, and drain\nthose too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulate Your Pipes: <\/strong>This\nis one you can do regardless of whether or not you\u2019re expecting temperatures to\ndip this winter\u2014it\u2019s a good way to be proactive! There are pipes in your home\nthat are sensitive to freezing temperatures, but you still have to use\u2014so you\ncan\u2019t just open their faucets and shut off the water supply. This typically\nincludes pipes that are under the sink, in crawlspaces, or in basements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to protect them from freezing, the easiest thing you can do is purchase some pipe insulating sleeves from your nearest hardware store. This helps keep the temperature of the water in your pipes steady. You can accomplish this with towels, too, though pipe insulators are probably more affordable. The point is that you try to keep your pipes as warm and insulated as possible in the wintertime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Cabinets\nOpen: <\/strong>On exceptionally chilly nights, the pipes in your walls that face the\noutdoors are susceptible to freezing. This means the pipes attached to your\ndrains and faucets in the bathroom and kitchen area of your home. If you leave\nthe cabinet doors cracked a bit, however, you allow the heat from your furnace\nto reach them, reducing the likelihood that you\u2019ll have a frozen pipe problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need a trusted, professional plumber in Woodstock, GA<\/a>, contact DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing<\/a>. We\u2019ll get your plumbing \u201cFixed, at the Speed of Life!\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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