How to prepare your Greenville, SC home for a Winter Storm before it arrives

12/5/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of East Greenville responded to a Water Damage from a busted pipe during a winter freeze that caused damage to the ceiling a breakfast room

One of the best and safest places to stay during a winter storm is in your home.  It is important to remember that there is more to protecting your home and family than stocking the refrigerator with the essentials like bread and milk. Following the tips below will help protect your home when a winter storm strikes.

• Many homes have exposed pipes in the attic, crawlspace or basement. These areas are unconditioned and get much colder that other areas of your home.  Remember to keep these pipes warm, you can wrap then with a material to help insulate them from dropping temperatures. 
• It is also important to remember to open cabinet doors in bathrooms and kitchens that have sinks with plumbing underneath to allow warm air to circulate. When cabinet doors remain closed, the temperature can become much colder and can make these pipes susceptible to freezing.
• Finally let the water drip slowly from a faucet in your home to keep the water flowing and to help protect your pipes from freezing.

Following these tips will help protect your home when a winter storm strikes.

In the unfortunate event that you suffer from a Water Damage due to a frozen pipe during a winter storm, SERVPRO of East Greenville County is always here to help.  Our technicians are highly trained in handling water damage mitigation and will be ready to assist you when an emergency happens in your home.  

https://www.SERVPROeastgreenvillecounty.com/emergency-restoration