Avoiding Frozen Pipe Water Damage
February in Colorado brings perfect powder, amazing animals, and a winter wonderland in nature. However, the inside of your home could face some serious risks due to frozen water pipes, broken water lines and water damage . Homes left unoccupied without regulated heating face even more risk. Frozen pipes are a problem for a couple of reasons: · Any lack of running water is inconvenient for the homeowner but it can also wreak havoc on your appliances that require a flow, such as ice makers. · Once the actual water in the pipe freezes, a pressure is created between the closed faucet and the blockage that can build up to a point that causes the pipe to explode. · If the pipe bursts outside, this could also create dangerous slippery conditions while the temperatures are below freezing. When the water starts to thaw out, your home c...