Myths About Freezing Pipes You May Believe

1/19/2018 (Permalink)

When it comes to frozen pipes over the winter, there are plenty of myths to go around. If you’re not a professional in these industries, it can be difficult to know what to believe about freezing temperatures. You may have heard any or all of the following:

• Leave your faucets dripping
• Heat your whole business
• Some pipes are freeze-proof

Which of these pieces of advice are true and which ones are just myths? You can find your answers below and avoid needing water line repair down the road.

Myth: All I Have to Do Is Keep Indoor Faucets Dripping

When a hard freeze hits Jackson Township, OH, your first instinct may be to let your kitchen and bathroom faucets drip overnight. While this can be helpful, it’s not the only thing you need to do to save your building from freezing pipes and potential flooding. Keeping these lines going may not protect your outdoor water lines and other plumbing in your business.

Myth: I Have to Heat Every Room in My Building

If you have unused rooms in your business, you may feel the need to heat them just to keep the pipes from becoming frozen and bursting. This may be inefficient and unnecessary. Instead, you can use tools like heat tape and other insulation to keep those pipes from bursting. This tape allows you to heat the parts of the building without worrying about frozen pipes.

Myth: Some Pipes are Freeze-Proof

You may have seen pipe companies claiming that their pipes can withstand the pressure of freezing and expanding again. While these pipes may be better than some, none are entirely resistant to ultra-low temperatures. Make sure to take other precautions against freezing pipes, even if you have plumbing that claims to be immune to bursting.

Frozen pipes can wreak havoc on businesses in Jackson Township, OH. If a pipe in your building bursts, be sure to call a professional restoration company to help with clean up.

Visit SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County at http://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com/ for more information about commercial restoration.