ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – An ice storm heading to Atlanta this weekend has prompted warnings for homeowners to take immediate steps to protect their pipes from freezing.
The approaching weather brings back memories of December 2022, when tens of thousands of people made desperate calls to plumbers after Christmas. Homes, businesses and apartment complexes flooded for days. Ceilings collapsed. Plumbers couldn’t keep up with demand.
Prevent ice storm damage with these simple steps
Homeowners should drip faucets against exterior walls or any pipes exposed to cold temperatures. Those with crawlspaces should drip all faucets.
Both hot and cold water should maintain a slow, steady drip. Moving water is harder to freeze and prevents thousands of dollars in damage…