Frozen Pipe Response Plan

12/23/2020 (Permalink)

Follow these quick and easy steps to address frozen pipes!

While we all hope to avoid frozen pipes in the winter. The reality is through all efforts pipes are going to freeze and water damage will occur as result. It is an unfortunate reality. If you should meet this fate it is better to be equipped with a response plan. So here are four quick and easy tips of action to perform if your pipes have ALREADY frozen over.

First, locate the water main shut-off valve and turn off the water

Second, open the faucet so thawing water can flow freely & relieve pressure

Third, warm the pipes w/ a space heater or hairdryer

Fourth, close faucets and turn on water

Fifth, check for leaks

After taking these initial steps you find leaks causing water damage follow the next two steps:

Protect your belongings

Call SERVPRO of The Windsors! We will take it from here.