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Winters in greater Cincinnati often cause temperatures to plummet overnight, and you could wake to frozen or burst pipes. Lighthouse Agency is the premier seller of health insurance, auto insurance, and homeowner's insurance in Fairfield, OH. To prevent dangerous and expensive plumbing repairs, this family-oriented agency offers some tips to prevent water from freezing in your home.

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To avoid homeowner's insurance claims for frozen and burst water pipes, follow these tips from the experts at Lighhouse Agency:

  • Cover Outside Faucets: Disconnect all garden hoses and cover outside faucets. Proper covers keep cold air from entering your pipes.
  • Insulate Unheated Water Lines: Check around the house for supply lines in unheated areas such as the basement, garage, attic, or crawl space. Insulate both hot and cold water lines. If there are supply lines in the garage, keep garage doors closed.
  • Leave Cupboard Doors Open Under Sink: In freezing weather, the pipes under your kitchen and bathroom sinks can freeze if warm air from your house cannot get to them. Leave your cupboard doors open so warm air can flow beneath your sink.
  • Keep Thermostat Steady: Set your thermostat to at least 68 degrees and keep it steady. What you may spend extra for heat, you will save by avoiding expensive repairs.
  • Leave Faucets Trickling: Let the faucets trickle slightly during extreme cold stretches. Moving water is much more unlikely to freeze than still water.

Lighthouse Agency is the most trusted supplier of health insurance, auto insurance, and homeowner's insurance in Fairfield, OH. They have been satisfying clients in greater Cincinnati for 20 years by representing the most respected insurance providers in the business, including AAA, Aetna, Progressive, and others. They offer one-stop insurance shopping, as well as financial planning and investment services. Visit them online to learn about their offerings, or call (513) 860-9100 to get advice from their qualified, experienced experts.

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