How to keep your pipes from freezing up north
A frozen pipe can turn into a flooded basement. A few simple steps before the cold snap go a long way.
Before winter
Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outdoor faucets. Add foam insulation to pipes in crawlspaces, garages and along outside walls. Seal drafts near pipes.
During a deep freeze
Let a faucet drip on the coldest nights. Open cabinet doors under sinks so warm air reaches the pipes. Keep the heat on, even when you are away.
If a pipe freezes
Shut off the water and call us. Do not use an open flame to thaw a pipe. We thaw it safely and fix any damage.
Quick tips from our crew
- Insulate pipes in crawlspaces, garages and outside walls.
- Let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.
- Know where your main water shutoff is before you need it.
Not sure where to start? Call us and we will walk you through it, plain and simple.
Questions about your own home? We are glad to help. Call (231) 266-5780 or send us a note. We are a family owned company serving Lake, Manistee, Mason and Wexford counties, and we listen first.