Frozen pipes will prevent water from flowing from your hot water heater to your faucets and shower heads, thus leaving you without a way to wash your dishes or take showers. When the pipes freeze, there’s also a possibility of them bursting, thus flooding your basement or crawlspace. To protect your property from water damage and prevent your utility bills from skyrocketing, the pipe repair experts at Baity Plumbing in Thomasville, NC, recommend taking some basic steps to secure your plumbing system for the winter.

Here’s how to prevent frozen pipes in your home or office:

• Leave Your Faucets Dripping: When the temperatures fall below freezing, turn on all your water fixtures so they’re dripping slowly. As long as water is flowing through the plumbing, you won’t have to worry about freezing pipes.
• Keep Your Heater Running: Your HVAC system wasn’t just installed on your property to keep your family warm. Your central heating unit helps maintain a constant temperature in your home, thus ensuring the pipes don’t become cold enough to freeze the water inside.
• Open Your Cabinet Doors: Anything you can do to keep your pipes warm will prevent them from freezing. On really cold nights, open up the cabinets under your sinks to let the warm air in. This will increase your chances of not having to contact a pipe repair company.

By taking these simple precautions, you’ll prevent your pipes from freezing over and leaving your home without running water during the coldest season of the year. If you need help securing your plumbing for winter or require pipe repairs, contact Baity Plumbing at (336) 475-0921. Visit their website for a complete list of their services.