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Frigidly cold winter weather can be plumbing’s worst enemy. With a few, proactive steps, you can minimize the danger of burst pipes and water leaks in your home or business. Customers throughout Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana continue to rely on FloodCo for emergency water removal services.

Prevention is the key when it comes to protecting your property’s pipes from freezing. Consider the following steps to help avoid major and costly water damage:

  • Allow Faucets to Drip: By letting cold water drip from a faucet, you can keep pipes from freezing. The trickle acts a small yet continuous water flow to stop the liquid from becoming frozen.
  • Water DamageAdjust the Thermostat: Set your thermostat around 60 degrees during the winter to keep pipes from freezing or bursting. Plumbing is vulnerable to damage when the outside temperature drops to around 20 degrees and below.
  • Open Cabinet Doors: Keep cabinet doors leading to exposed water pipes open. This allows warm air from the rest of the house to keep the plumbing warm too.
  • Use Insulation: Wrap pipes in unheated basements and close to exterior walls and windows with insulation. The protective covering does wonders for keeping plumbing warm.
  • Disconnect Outside Hoses: Turn off outside faucets and disconnect garden and other hoses to prevent residual water from freezing any connected plumbing.

Since 2008, FloodCo has been the area’s premier disaster restoration specialist for a wide range of water removal and structural drying. The team of certified and licensed technicians has the professional experience, specialty equipment, and powerful cleaning solutions to restore your home or business after property water damage and flooding.

Keep your plumbing protected this winter! Should an unexpected water damage disaster call, make your first and only call to FloodCo at (406) 892-1717. To learn about the company’s emergency water removal services, check out their website.

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