Frozen pipes – how to avoid large unexpected costs?

Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year – sparkling snow, cozy sitting by the fireplace and various outdoor activities this season. However, low temperatures and a lot of snow can also bring a lot of worries to homeowners. Slippery driveways and stairs, frozen pipes, huge hanging icicles or heavily snowed-in roofs can harm your property or even your own health. The Devinera team, in cooperation withComfort Heat" has prepared some tips on how to easily prevent problems caused by colds.

Freezing pipes - the most common problem

As statistics show, when the cold snap hits, people flock to the engineering network specialists due to burst pipes or frozen water. Only when a disaster strikes do people start looking for ways to quickly and cheaply solve these problems. One has to hear various "economical" solutions: pouring hot water into the toilet, using a hot jet of air from a hair dryer, or covering the pipes with towels. Sometimes such attempts are successful, but most often they have to resort to expensive specialist services.

What is the right solution?

Pipelines installed in poorly heated rooms or open areas must be heated. If the temperature in the room drops below zero for a long time, the pipelines freeze. It is not always possible to protect them from the cold by using proper thermal insulation or by burying them deeply. And if the cold hits for a long time, these measures do not help either. Devices also freeze - water meters and pumps. To avoid these problems, use an effective and quickly installed measure - self-regulating heating cable. Self-regulating heating cables installed inside the pipe or simply turned outside. The connection itself is even simpler - just insert the plug into the electrical outlet. However, it should be noted that self-regulating cables emit heat depending on the temperature, so electricity is used optimally, no more than the cost of replacing burst pipes or the hassle of losing water supply.

Need help?

Everyone's home is individual, and engineering solutions are also different, so what works for someone else may not work for you. So, if you have any questions about the technical specifications of the products, installation details, or simply need help calculating the length of the cable and what accessories you will need, then contact us. Our specialists will help, advise and recommend what is best for your home. Furnish your home properly and live comfortably and safely.