Preventing pipes from freezing is a necessity to ensure your home does not incur water damage and broken pipe bursts this winter season.

As a homeowner, preparing pipes from freezing should be on your to-do list before the cold months start. The preventative steps will ensure your home stays, warm, dry and damage free during the decrease in temperature. The preventative measures also have the potential to save you hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars in damage prevention.

Tips for preventing pipes from freezing:

1. Insulate water pipes
2. Disconnect water hose from outdoor spigot
3. Insulate and heat drain lines

1. Insulate water pipes

Insulating water pipes prevents cold moving air and keeps pipes dry. Keep in mind this method alone does not prevent freezing. This method is helpful as it slows down the transfer rate of the heat to cold.

2. Disconnect water hose from outdoor spigot

Before the temperature drops to below freezing, always remember to disconnect the water hose from outdoor spigot. If the hose is not disconnected, the water inside it can freeze and continue back into the spigot until it reaches the pipe. Always remember, any pipe that is frozen can burst.

3. Insulate and heat drain lines

Insulating and heating the drain lines in crawl spaces and cold basements is especially important. Focusing a heat lamp on the drain p-trap will prevent it from freezing. Additionally, you can build a boxed enclosure yourself for additional protection from moving cold air.

The above tips are only a few ways that will help you in preventing pipes from freezing during the cold months in Vancouver.

A frozen pipe burst can turn a cozy night in your home into a bad situation, fast. For frozen pipes burst, call your local heating and plumbing experts from Universal Plumbing and Heating.

We offer 24/7 emergency repair services. Call us today at 604-873-3551.