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Phoenix Water damage in the Winter? What Should You Know?

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Restoration in Mesa Water damage in the Phoenix area is not something most people think about, especially with the lack of rainfall. But most water damage occurs inside a home, and the winter can be a time to be especially vigilant about the possibility.

Here are the Top 3 Things you should be concerned with when it comes to the Phoenix winter and water damage.

Frozen pipes
One of the biggest risks for water damage during the winter is freezing pipes. Most Phoenix area homes don’t have a lot of insulation, so pipes in crawlspaces or in your garage can be at risk when temperatures fall below freezing, which they can do on nights during the winter. A frozen pipe can then burst, sending water cascading into your home. There are some things you can do to protect yourself. Wrap exposed pipes in towels or blankets, add insulation to exterior walls where pipes are located and leave a faucet running on cold nights to reduce water pressure buildup in pipes so that if they do freeze they are less likely to burst.

Frozen sprinkler system
It’s very important that you completely drain your sprinkler system during the winter. Any amount of water left in the system could freeze and cause it to burst. A sprinkler system that freezes and bursts can ruin sprinkler heads and your lawn. Also, if it is connected inside your home, it can flood that area as well and cause damage.

Frozen spigot
Outdoor spigots also can be risk during the winter. To reduce the risk, you should unhook all hoses during the winter. Another way to cut risk is to shut off outdoor spigots if they have their own water shutoff valves. Spigots that freeze can burst and cause damage inside your home.

Even with all your preventive work, winter water damage can still occur. If it does occur, you should get it taken care of right away.

Call the experts at Rocky Mountain Restoration at 480-309-2524

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