Every winter, about 250,000 households find themselves with messes from pipes that freeze and burst. In addition to erupting and filling a room with water, a burst pipe can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Carpeting, photos, furniture and other belongings can be permanently damaged to the point they need to be replaced. A crack measuring only 3 millimeters can spew as much as 250 gallons of water into a person's home in just one day.
Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take to protect pipes and avoid the hassles associated with bursts:
The takeaway As you can see, there a number of things you need to do to protect your pipes in frigid climates. Not taking the necessary steps can lead to a disaster, and the last thing you want to deal with is a burst pipe spewing water into your home in the dead of winter. Comments are closed.
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In February 2020, The Friedman Group joined AssuredPartners, the 11th largest insurance brokerage in the U.S. This partnership provides us access to additional capital and a national footprint that enables us to continue to negotiate the most favorable coverage terms and conditions for our clients, and allows us to provide an even broader spectrum of risk management support services.
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