Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? It’s true of many things, including winterizing your water pipes.
Every year, according to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance companies pay out more than $1.5 billion to property owners who report various weather-related disasters, including ruptured water pipes. By following some basic winterizing procedures, homeowners can avoid both the cleanup and the cost.
PALM DESERT – If you don’t see roofers on homes now, you will soon. Rain means repairs for many homes. The summer heat and wind causes cracks when it cools down. They often go undetected and are not repaired until it rains. Loni Brock had to deal with a leak in her home a month ago.
“I’ve had some pretty bad leaks I mean, because we don’t get rain often, when it does rain it pours and usually the damage is big,” says Brock.
Jimmy Carter with American Leak Detection examines her home for leaks. His tool detects changes in temperatures that can show where water is making it’s way in-between the walls. Brock’s home is crack-free for now.
