Don’t Let Frozen Pipes and Ice Damming Damage Put a Damper on Your New London Holiday Season

12/5/2021 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO when facing frozen pipes or water damming. Our certified SERVPRO technicians will take care of the problem and help you.

Remaining Proactive About Ice Damming and Frozen Pipes Keep Damage at Bay – But, SERVPRO Can Help When Emergencies Happen!

Nor’easters, ice storms, high winds, and dropping temperatures are all elements of mother nature we are familiar with in the Northeast. Rather than waiting until there is an issue with ice dams or frozen pipes when you are mid-storm in the winter, there are several steps you can take to remain proactive. SERVPRO wants all New London area residents and business owners to know that we are available 24/7 as your light during the storm should you have a restoration emergency!

Preventative Maintenance Works

Damage from ice dams and frozen pipes is never what New London property owners want to deal with. Water expands when it freezes, so it can put a great deal of pressure on whatever contains it, including your water lines, gutter system, and more. Protect your pipes from freezing by:

• Adding insulation to your crawlspace, basement, or attic. The boost in insulation maintains higher temperatures in these zones.
• Check areas of the home with little or no heat to ensure both hot and cold water lines are insulated – this includes the basement, garage, and under your kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
• Look into specific products for insulating pipes, such as UL-listed heat tape, heat cables, pipe sleeves, and even newspaper to provide protection when winter storms arrive.

If you notice icicles or gutter damage developing around the outside of your home, know that ice dams could become an issue. Should the water become trapped, it can lead to hidden water damage or mold growth. SERVPRO can come to your property to locate problem areas, implement moisture detection, cavity drying, and mold remediation.  

Winter storms do not have to bring ice damming and frozen/burst pipe damage. However, SERVPRO of New London is the team to call should you require restoration and cleanup! Contact us 24/7 by calling (860) 443-2222 or requesting help online so we can send out our crew as soon as possible.