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Tips for Winterizing Your Water Pipes

WCID110 has experienced some significant cold weather in recent years. We want to be prepared for anything by planning ahead. Here are some tips for prepping your home for the cold weather.

 

Home Owner or Renters Insurance

  • Review your home insurance policies and make sure you have the coverage you need and want.

  • Utilities insurance programs...are you signed up for any? If so, know where that information is and make sure it is safely secured.

 

Inside the House

  • Keep your house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees at all times.

  • Check the location for the main water shutoff in your home. It is commonly in the garage area. Make sure it is accessible.

  • Open hot and cold faucets enough so they can drip slowly when temps drop below freezing. Best to do this with the furthest faucets from the water heater.

  • Check that fireplaces, wood stoves, and electric heaters are working properly. Have an inspection done or a cleaning performed if you aren’t sure or haven’t had one in a while.

  • Keep your fireplace flue closed when you’re not using it.

  • Talk to your neighbors about watching out for each others houses when you’re gone if the weather gets below freezing.

  • Do not turn on and open up your oven for a heat source...this is a bad idea.

 

Outside the House

  • Watch for any weather forecasts where we have extended below freezing temps.

  • Identify any tree branches or limbs that may be of concern and either cut them down or contact a tree service to perform the work for you. If they are near power lines, contact CenterPoint and request service...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT THOSE YOURSELF!!!!

  • Cover exterior faucets with a plastic layer (grocery bag, plastic sheeting) and then cover with thicker outer layer. Make sure the layers are secured properly. The plastic layer can help keep the metal from getting wet then freezing.

  • If you have a pool then either run your pool pumps 24/7 or drain all pumps and shut them off during freezing temps.

  • Keep your garage doors closed.

 

In the event of a problem

  • Residents are responsible for any water line issues from the meter box to the residence and any pipes inside the residence.

  • Don’t wait for frozen pipes to burst...go ahead and shut off main water valve in the house.

  • If your pipes burst, immediately turn off the main water valve.

  • Properly dry and repair any water damage.

  • If you are out and about and see water leaks somewhere, please call MOC at 281-367-5511 and report the leak.

How to Winterize Your Pipes and Backflow Preventer

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