In our previous posts, we discussed how you can help prevent your pipes from freezing this winter. We also talked about quick fixes that you can use if you didn, AOT have a chance to freeze proof your home sooner.
But if you, Aore looking for something more long term? The following are some useful solutions in the long term that will require a little more effort, but are likely to pay long-term help protect the pipes in your home.
- consider relocating exposed pipes to protect against freezing. This is likely to need the services of a contractor or a licensed plumber. If you have exposed pipes, ask a professional what can be done to bring them inside. Also see if the pipes inside lining foundation walls can be moved to an interior wall. A perfect time to learn more about the relocation of pipes is if you already have a planned renovation project.
- Add insulation to areas of air currents. outer pipes aren, AOT alone in their sensitivity to frost. Conduct that is exposed to a project has the potential to freeze if the temperature drops enough. Adding insulation to areas such as the attic, basement or crawl space and foundation walls is an excellent way to reduce drafts and prevent your pipes from freezing. Once you, AOVE added insulation, turn on the lights in your home and head to your attic. If you see the light in the attic from below, it, AOS an easy way to see where air escapes.
- To provide a little extra protection for your pipes. If a pipe can not be moved, or if you just want to add a little more protection, adapt vulnerable pipes with insulating sleeves. You can also try to wrap the pipes with a towel.
- Investing in a backup power source such as a generator in case your oven fails.
- Install a thermostat controlled Internet. He will send you an early warning when your home thermostat, AOS starts plunge to dangerous temperatures.
- Apply an automatic flow-controlled switch to your primary domestic water line input. He will let you know about a broken pipe or valve as soon as possible. You'll probably want to talk to a plumber or other home contractor about it.
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