Winter time is a wonderful time of year. There’s snow, holidays, and plenty of family time. However, in some states winter brings with it below-freezing temperatures and potential damages to your property and your house.
Now, we know that it rarely snows in Louisiana, but during the winter months, the temperatures can get down to freezing. Because of this, it is important to know how to protect your home from freezing pipes.
Below, we will break down eight tips and tricks to help your pipes outlast the Louisiana winter temperatures.
Sometimes after completing all of these tasks your pipes still manage to freeze in the cold weather. If your pipes continue to freeze, below you’ll find some other strategies you can try.
Make sure to keep the faucet open. Eventually, the frozen area of the pipe will begin to melt and the water will begin to flow again. This will help the ice melt.
If a section of the pipe continues to stay frozen, apply heat to the affected area. You can use hot towels, a hair dryer, a small space heater, or an electric heating pad.
However, do not use any open flame device on the frozen pipe. Open flame devices include kerosene, propane, a blowtorch, or a charcoal stove.
Continue to apply the heat until the water pressure goes back to normal. Call a plumber if the frozen area is not accessible, or if it is a mystery as to where the frozen section of the pipe is located.
If you have one pipe in your house freeze, it is important to check the other faucets on the property to make sure they are not also frozen.
Read also: 5 Plumbing Tips for The Holidays
Sometimes after taking all of the precautions, you might still run into frozen pipes and plumbing troubles. If you are local to Lafayette, Louisiana, Facets of Lafayette can help with all of your plumbing supply, lighting, hardware, and home appliance needs.
Feel free to visit our showroom at 3155 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, or schedule an appointment with our Showroom Sales Consultant here.
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