Prevent Water Damage From Frozen Pipes – Call AAS Restoration Today!
Water damage from a frozen pipe that has burst can be a mess to clean up! This type of water damage is one of the most common and costly disasters a homeowner can experience. The good news – prevention is fairly simple.

Avoid Frozen Pipes
In older homes it is important to check for exposed pipes along the exterior walls of the home. If they are exposed they are more likely to freeze during severely cold weather. When pipes are constantly freezing and thawing they become unstable and susceptible to bursting. Even after they thaw out pipes can still burst, causing water damage from flooding.
- Inside Pipes – Bathroom, kitchen and laundry room pipes are usually less likely to burst, but it does happen. Check plumbing pipes that may be hidden inside the walls or behind panels, and also make sure that water heater lines, and pipes in the basement are sufficiently insulated to prevent freezing. Check attic crawl spaces for lines to air conditioning units; if not insulated they can freeze and burst.
- Outside Pipes – When freezing temperatures come around homeowners often forget to check swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, garage water supply lines, and outdoor hoses because those items are not in use in winter. If not properly drained and stored they can repeatedly freeze and thaw, and burst, leading to flooding, thus causing water damage.