02/06/2026
Hi all,
Well it looks like we are in for some really cold weather, not that we haven't noticed some for awhile! So I wanted to give some thoughts which I hope may help someone.
Of course stay home if you can.
Dress appropriately if you go out.
Now the really serious thought: if your power/ heat goes off be prepared to drain your water system down before it freezes, especially if you are going to go stay with someone else or go to a hotel. Know where the main water shutoff is and turn it off. Turn the water heater breaker off. If you have a gas hot water heater ask your plumber how you should handle this. Flush the commode, open faucets, and if you have rv antifreeze pour a cup of antifreeze into the drains. Be sure exterior faucets have had the garden hoses removed even it you have a frost free spigot.
If you have a hot water baseboard system, I am sorry, but I don't know how you help you on that one, I suggest asking an HVAC person who has experience with those systems.
If you or someone you know has damage from frozen pipes I can usually help, I have mitigation companies and plumbers who can help, HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE A RUPTURED PIPE please be sure to save the piece of broken pipe and have a copy of the plumbers bill. We can often get that bill paid, but we will need the broken pipe. And take pictures before and after repairs, lots of pictures from different angels and distances these can be your saving grace with an insurance claim.
Call me, email me, I M me use pony express whatever if you or someone you know needs help.
Stay warm
Galen Krebs Licensed Public Insurance
BTW if there are any HVAC friends or plumbers who could add some advice please feel free to add to this.
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