Cover Your Outdoor Water Faucet This Winter

1/28/2021 (Permalink)

Our team at SERVPRO of Chesapeake North wants you and your family to avoid potential disasters this winter. It's important to take the proper precautions when it comes to your outdoor water faucets to prevent frozen pipes and water damage in your home or crawl space.

Follow These Quick Steps Below:

1. The first step to prepare your outdoor faucets is to remove the attached hoses
2. Second - drain what's left inside the hose and then store in a shed or garage to avoid freezing.
3. Purchase a simple and affordable faucet cover from your local hardware store as seen in the picture.
4. Place the faucet cover over the faucet and make sure it is secure up against the wall to keep the faucet insulated, avoiding it from freezing.

If you experience burst pipes this winter causing water damage to your home or business, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Chesapeake North at 757-465-9700.