Frozen Pipe Repair in Gloucester, VA

Navigating Winter with Miller's Services

Are Your Pipes Prepared for Winter?

Winter weather in our area is nothing if not unpredictable – one day, a mild 60 degrees, and the next, a brisk 25 degrees catches you off guard. Beyond the occasional frustration, these temperature swings can take a toll on your pipes if you’re not adequately prepared!

Preventative Measures Against Frozen Pipes

Insulate pipes that are exposed to the elements. Insulation can be anything from a pipe sleeve to an insulated pipe wrap. Even UL-listed heat tape, heat cable, or similar material can help insulate exposed water pipes.
Drain water from pipes that are likely to freeze. This includes your swimming pool and sprinkler water supply lines.
Disconnect any hoses from the outside of your home, drain the hoses, and store them in the garage. Make sure to close the indoor valves supplying these outdoor access points.
Insulate the area around vents and light fixtures. This helps prevent heat from escaping into the attic.
Seal any wall cracks. Be sure to pay careful attention to the areas around utility service lines.
Open kitchen cabinets. This allows the warm air to circulate through the pipes.
Keep the garage doors closed to protect water lines.
Keep your faucet on a steady drip; the movement will make it harder for the water to freeze.
Keep your thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Never let it fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit when you leave your home.
Ensure doors and windows have proper seals.
Add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
Place a 60-watt bulb in areas where you’re concerned about pipes freezing. Make sure there are no combustible materials near the bulb.
Place a heat lamp near the pump during freezing weather.
If you have an older house, you might have vents on the outside of your house. Close these vents to keep cold air out during the colder seasons.

About Frozen Pipes

Areas With The Highest Risk of Freezing:

Swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and outdoor hose bibs.
Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.
Pipes in exterior walls that have little to no insulation.

While some may feel comfortable thawing out their pipes, this might not always be the best option. If you are unsure, entrust the task to the professionals. Improper thawing can cause damage to the pipes and can be a fire hazard.

Contact Miller's Services for Frozen Pipe Repair

If the freezing weather catches you and your pipes off guard, call Miller's Services – we are here to help! Don’t risk more pipe damage from frozen pipes. Reach out to set up a time for one of our service professionals to evaluate and fix the issue.

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