Burst Pipe in Pengilly?

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Itasca County.

When water damage happens during the winter months, it is often the result of a burst pipe. SERVPRO® of Bemidji, Grand Rapids & Hibbing, has been restoring water damage for Pengilly residents for years. Here are some helpful tips for preventing burst pipes from the Insurance Information Institute:

• Check pipes. Look closely for cracks and leaks and have the pipes repaired immediately. Wrap exposed pipes with heating tape.

• Install an emergency pressure release valve in your plumbing system. This will protect the system against increased pressure caused by freezing pipes and help prevent your pipes from bursting.

• Keep the house warm. Set the thermostat for at least 65 degrees since the temperature inside the walls, where the pipes are located, is substantially colder; a lower temperature will not keep the pipes from freezing.

• Add extra insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Ideally, the attic should be five to 10 degrees warmer than the outside air. Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces can help protect pipes from freezing. You may also consider insulating unfinished rooms such as garages to keep pipes from freezing.

Call Us Today!

When your home or business experiences water damage, SERVPRO® of Bemidji, Grand Rapids & Hibbing has a team of technicians on-call 24-hours a day. We’ll restore your water damage in Pengilly, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 218-999-9799. 

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