If your water pipes have ever frozen in the middle of winter and you were left with a busted pipe and a flooded basement, Holmes Water Treatment Co in Wentzville, MO, wants to help you make sure it never happens again. The water system treatment installation team has compiled a list of prevention tips for protecting your plumbing from freezing temperatures, thus warding off property damage and keeping your water flowing freely through your pipes this winter.

Start by taking the following steps toward avoiding frozen water pipes during cold weather:

• Leave Your Faucets Dripping: When water is flowing, it cannot freeze. Even though it may sound too simple to be true, Holmes Water Treatment Co encourages you to try this trick for yourself. Check the weather throughout the winter months, and if the temperature ever falls below freezing, turn on your faucets to a slow drip to avoid freezing.
• Keep Your Heater Running: Your HVAC system shouldn’t only be used to keep your family comfortable during extreme weather conditions. By leaving your heating and cooling system running during the winter, you’re keeping your plumbing war, so the water won’t freeze inside. On extremely cold nights, it’s also important to open up your cabinet doors to let in the heat.
• Install Plumbing Insulation: If you want to go the extra mile to ensure your plumbing system is safe, ask your plumbing contracting company to install insulation around your pipes. You can also take care of the job yourself by visiting your local hardware store.

Knowing how to keep the water flowing through your pipes throughout winter will protect your home from water damage and your water bill from skyrocketing. To learn more about how a water system treatment can benefit your family, call Holmes Water Treatment at (636) 327-6404 or visit them online.