The forecasts for Houston and surrounding areas are calling for temperatures in the mid to low 20s. Temperatures of this sort could lead to frozen pipes within your home and cause unwanted damage. Below is a list of helpful answers that can help prevent frozen pipe damage.
Q: When should I protect my piping?
A: Any time that freezing temperatures are under freezing for more than a 4 hour duration.
Q: Is an overnight freeze worse than daytime?
A: Yes, especially between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am. This is when most households are NOT using water which makes it easier to freeze(due to no temperature change in the piping system of the neighborhood). Stationary water will freeze quicker.
Q: What can I do to protect my water piping?
A: 1. Wrap outside hose bibs with a towel and duct tape
2. Insulate exposed water piping in attic
3. Run your furnace(72 degrees) a little hotter than usual. This will help keep temperature warmer in attic.
4. Run a steady stream of water in all of your tubs (a small constant stream of both hot and cold water). Please remember hot water will freeze faster than cold so you need to keep water flowing through the water heater. The reason to have water run through
all tubs is to ensure that all parts of your plumbing system are flowing as opposed to just one part.
Q: How long do I keep water running?
A: Until temperatures reach above freezing.
Q: How do I protect my sprinkler system?
A: Shut system down and make sure exposed piping is insulated and covered. Drain the water out of the vaccum breaker.
Please consult a licensed plumber prior to making any adjustments to your plumbing system.
Have a good evening and try to keep warm!
By: Marisol Quijano-Moore
www.DavidTheLocator.com
281-326-HOME
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