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With an arctic blast coming to impact our area, it is important to be prepared. Sudden and severe drops in temperature can cause the water in pipes to freeze and expand, leading to burst pipes and costly water damage.
Knapp Miller Brown Insurance Services offer these tips you can follow to help prevent burst pipes at your home or business:
- Keep your heat set to at least 60°F in areas where pipes with water are present, particularly when your business is closed.
- Monitor building power and have a plan in place to safely maintain building temperatures in case of power outage.
- Have a licensed professional regularly inspect, maintain, and test water handling systems. Consider installing temperature and water detection sensors for added protection.
- If you have a fire sprinkler system, confirm your central station monitored water flow alarm works and that water has been adequately drained from areas protected by dry pipe systems, if present.
- Designate and educate staff or family on how to shut down the building’s water supply safely.
- Periodically check your building’s heating and water systems, especially if your business or home is closed or unoccupied.
If you experience a loss, the fastest and easiest way to start your claim is online or in the MySelective mobile app. You can also call 812-883-4700 or contact your agent.
Be sure to stay safe and warm as temperatures drop!