Fact or Fiction: Draining Your Pipes Protects them from Freezing.

12/30/2021 (Permalink)

Going on vacation this winter? Perhaps you are traveling to see family or just going away for a solo sojourn in search of some much needed rest and relaxation. 

No matter where your winter vacation takes you, make sure your home -- specifically your pipes -- are secure before you go. 

Traveling? Should you Drain your Pipes?

Yes! It is true that draining your pipes helps prevent the freezing effects of a harsh winter. In the winter, water left to build up in your pipes will potentially expand and turn to ice. This can create an expensive water damage repair process, which you certainly don’t want to return home to. 

To avoid the need for professional water damage repair, drain your pipes and keep them warm. You can do this with insulation material or wind heater tape around the pipes. These steps are an extra precaution in order to avoid a water damage nightmare. 

Enjoy your vacation this winter with the knowledge that you were proactive when it came to your pipes. Of course, if you forgot, or somehow the winter elements got the best of your pipes, your trusted team at SERVPRO Danvers / Ipswich is ready to step in and help.