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During the winter months, water sitting in pipes can freeze in Laurel, MD due to freezing temperatures. When water freezes, it expands. If this happens in the pipes, the expansion can cause the pipe to crack or burst. When water flows through that damaged pipe, you will have a flood on your hand. This is why winterizing pipes is so important. Unfortunately, many homeowner’s don’t know about winterizing their pipes. Here is some information you need to know.
What Winterizing a Pipe Involves
When a pipe is winterized, all of the water is removed from the pipe. This helps prevent the pipe from freezing. Depending on the type of pipe, you may be able to drain the water from the pipes or you may need to call in a professional plumber to remove the liquid from the pipe.
What Pipes Need to be Winterized
You should always winterize pipes that aren’t used during the winter months. This includes sprinkler systems, pool pipes and all of the pipes in summer homes. Additionally, if you plan on being gone from your home for longer than two weeks in the winter, your home’s pipes should also be winterized to prevent problems.
Winterizing your pipes can prevent you from having to file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance because it prevents damage to your home. In addition to thinking about winterizing your pipes, the fall is also a great time to think about your homeowner’s insurance. If you are not sure if your home is adequately covered or if you want to get quotes for a new policy, contact Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial for all of your homeowner’s insurance needs in the greater Laurel, MD area. We can help you determine if your current policy has enough coverage or help you get a quote for a new policy with more or less coverage, depending on your needs. Give us a call today and let us help you with your homeowner’s insurance needs.