SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/ Westborough the solution to your winter weather worries.

2/3/2020 (Permalink)

Winter weather and storms can bring about more issues than just slippery roads, snow days and a sidewalk to shovel. If you live where temperatures sink below freezing, you are also at risk for frozen pipes, ice dams and puffbacks- all of which can create major disasters in your home or property. 

Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather

• Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells. This allows warm air to circulate around pipes.
• Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets, especially if the pipes for the faucets run through unheated or uninsulated areas of your home.
• Consider shutting off outdoor faucets. Find the shut-off valve in the basement or crawl space and tun it to “off”.
• Ensure gutters are clean and secure. Leaves and debris accumulate, causing damming in gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage.
• Proper maintenance of your furnace can help reduce the risk of puffbacks.

When winter weather strike, SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/ Westborough Strikes back! We’ll make it “Like it never even happened,” and we’re just a phone call away, 508-393-7898.