Homeowner's Checklist to Avoid Frozen Pipes

Brrrrr! It's cold outside and getting colder if the weather forecast is correct. Some areas of North Georgia may even see snow again! Now is the perfect time to ready your home for the coldest temperatures and avoid the costly repairs of frozen and burst pipes. A little preparation now can save you tons of money and hassle. 

Simple Checklist to Avoid Frozen Pipes

• Start on the outside of your home by disconnecting garden hoses.  Drain the hoses appropriately before storing for the winter.
• Turn off water to outside faucets by using the valve inside your home.  Drain the remaining water by allowing it to run until dry. Use insulated faucet covers for extra protection.
• Turn off your sprinkler system and blow compressed air through the lines to drain them.
• Then, move inside to close and cover basement windows and foundation vents.
• Keep garage doors closed. This alone can raise the temperature in your garage by up to ten degrees.
• Set faucets in kitchens and baths to a slow trickle overnight.  This will keep the lines flowing and less likely to freeze.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate.
• Locate the main water cut-off and be ready to turn it off if a pipe does freeze. The major damage of a frozen pipe comes after it has burst and thawed again, when flooding starts.

A tiny bit of preparation goes a long way before a winter storm hits, especially in Metro Atlanta, where snow can bring things to a standstill.  With any luck, the next batch of winter weather will be just enough for sledding and a snowman, and your home will stay snug and dry throughout it.

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January 16, 2024