4 Ways to keep your pipes from freezing and breaking in the winter

2/21/2017 (Permalink)

How to protect from frozen pipes during the winter

Here are 4 ways to keep your pipes from freezing and breaking in the winter from SERVPRO of Benton County:

There are several simple fixes to keep water pipes from freezing when the weather turns cold during wintertime. Water damage and broken pipes can be costly. The idea is to prevent cold air from entering or to warm the area where cold air can't be stopped from entering. If pipes freeze, check for pinhole leaks or cracks (after they've thawed) that can cause serious water damage to the home. If you have a burst pipe SERVPRO can help repair any damages and get your home all clean and ready for the next season.

Here are 4 ways to keep pipes from freezing in the first place:

1. Leave the cabinet doors under the kitchen sink open so that the room air can warm the pipes.

2. If the crawl access is inside the home, set a fan in the opening to blow warm air from the home to the foundation. Don't use a fan when the access is in an unheated garage or outside the home.


3. Have the home's exterior walls insulated. Caulk and seal around doors, windows, house faucets and outside outlets.

4. With rigid foam insulation, close and seal all foundation vents that are near water pipes.


5. Insulate the foundation walls and the ends of the floor joists with rigid foam insulation.

With these simple steps you can help keep your pipes warm and the freeze out.