2 MUST DO Tasks To Save Your Home From The Winter Freeze
Indiana homeowners, brace yourselves—a bitter Arctic blast is heading our way next week, bringing negative degree temperatures. With this extreme cold, it’s more important than ever to prepare your home to avoid costly damage and ensure your family stays safe and warm. At Mister Quik, we’re here to help you get ready for the freezing temperatures with two critical steps: preventing your pipes from freezing and changing your HVAC air filter. Let’s break down why these tasks are so important, especially with the cold snap just days away.
1. Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing
When temperatures plummet, the water in your pipes is at risk of freezing. As water freezes, it expands—by about 9%—and creates immense pressure inside your pipes, which can climb to 40,000 psi. No pipe can handle that kind of force, and the result is often a burst pipe. The damage doesn’t stop there—a burst pipe can flood your home, causing structural damage, ruining belongings, and even leading to mold growth.Pipes in unheated areas like garages, basements, or exterior walls are especially vulnerable, as are outdoor fixtures like hose bibs and sprinkler lines. With next week’s Arctic blast, these pipes are at an even higher risk of freezing and bursting.How to Protect Your Pipes Before the Cold Snap:
- Disconnect outdoor hoses and turn off water supply lines to outdoor faucets. Let the water drain completely.
- Insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas of your home with foam insulation or heat tape for extra protection.
- Keep your garage door closed and open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air circulate around the pipes.
- Let faucets trickle during the coldest nights to keep water flowing and relieve pressure in the pipes.
The fastest way to prevent this from happening is to call our plumbers to disconnect your outdoor hose spigot and show you where you need to warm pipes within your home.
2. Change Your HVAC Air Filter
Your furnace is about to work overtime to keep your home warm during the upcoming cold snap, but a dirty air filter can cause serious problems. Over time, filters collect dust and debris, restricting airflow and forcing your system to work harder. This can lead to overheating, emergency breakdowns, or even damage to critical components like the heat exchanger.Why You Should Change Your Air Filter Before the Cold Snap:
- Prevents Overworking Your System: A clean air filter allows proper airflow, reducing strain on your HVAC system and helping it run efficiently without overexertion.
- Reduces Risk of Costly Repairs: When your system isn’t overworked, it’s less likely to overheat or suffer damage to critical components, saving you from expensive emergency repairs.
- Extends the Life of Your HVAC System: By reducing wear and tear, a clean air filter helps your system last longer, delaying the need for a costly replacement
Special Offers
To further ensure a hassle-free winter, consider taking advantage of Mister Quik’s special offers:
- $99 Drain Cleaning: Keep your drains flowing smoothly and avoid holiday blockages. CLICK HERE
- $89 Furnace Tune-up: Ensure your heating system is ready for the colder months and avoid unexpected breakdowns. CLICK HERE
- $54 Off Any Electrical Repair: Tackle any lingering electrical issues before your guests arrive. CLICK HERE
- $100 Off Air Duct Cleaning: Improve air quality and ensure your HVAC system works efficiently. CLICK HERE
- $99 Room Temperature Service: Maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home for ultimate guest comfort. CLICK HERE
