{"id":907,"date":"2016-01-12T19:26:31","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T19:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/?p=907"},"modified":"2022-08-17T04:35:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T04:35:54","slug":"prevent-frozen-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/prevent-frozen-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"With frigid temperatures on their way, take steps to prevent frozen pipes."},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the most significant problems a homeowner\/business owner can face is water damage caused by frozen pipes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When pipes burst, damage can occur very quickly and continues to get worse until the problem is isolated.\u00a0 Burst frozen pipes can allow water to flow into the ceilings and walls of a structure and can lead to significant repair costs.\u00a0 Detecting the location of the break is not always obvious and water damage can spread until the source of the problem is determined.<\/p>\n

Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze.\u00a0 Recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber.\u00a0 A 1\/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold.<\/p>\n

Take steps now to prevent frozen pipes in your home or business.<\/span><\/strong>
\nSafeco Insurance compiled several suggestions on how to prevent freezing pipes.<\/p>\n