How can a $3 device save you thousands of dollars this winter you ask? Meet the outdoor faucet cover. Used properly it can help prevent your line from freezing – and it’s amazing what damage a little frozen water can do.
When pipes freeze -the can burst. An inch of water in your basement can cost thousands to pump out, dry out and replace walls, ceilings and furniture. And, yet, it’s so easy to prevent, especially with outdoor faucets, which are the most susceptible to freezing temps.
The simplest thing to do is to remove your garden hose from your outdoor faucet and drain it. Then add a faucet protector to keep cold air from getting into your pipes.
While you’re at it, make sure any exposed pipes in an unheated basement or garage are insulated, too, or you’ll face the same pricey problem. Wrap pipes with foam plumbing insulation or heat tape — before the weather drops. Both are cheap, and can save thousands in broken pipes and water damage.
And if you have any other questions regarding real estate in Lee’s Summit or anywhere in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, give me a call. 816-877-8732 or visit http://homevaluesleessummit.com I am licensed in both Missouri and Kansas.
