Seven Steps You Can Take to Prevent Pipes from Freezing While You’re Away for the Holidays.

Prevent frozen pipes this winter

Cold temperatures can cause problems if you’re away during a power outage. To prevent ruptured pipes and water damage, you must do more than turn off the main water valve.

The following is a step-by-step process to winterize your plumbing system:

1. Turn off the main water service valve (usually on the basement wall at the front of the home).


3. Drain the water heater tank. Connect a drain hose to the hose bib on the water heater and place the open end of the hose near a floor drain.





Hopefully, all will be fine while you are away, but considering the massive damage a broken pipe can cause, it’s worth it to take a little extra precaution. We hope your holidays are happy and incident free.