Good luck man. In many cases the water damage occurs when things thaw.YouBet said:I might be doing this at some point today. Our hot water is all dead because I didn't drip that side. Didn't think about it.ttu_85 said:Yep. Water damage claims are going to be massive. No telling how many houses have frozen in the wall pipes.missyaggie said:
We just moved our parents into assisted living and were staying at their house cleaning and organizing. We headed back to Tennessee Saturday afternoon to beat the weather. We left heat on, cabinets with pipes open, and outside spigots wrapped.
If we had known that blackouts were planned, we would have shut off water completely and turned off water heater. No telling what damage might occur now, and we're too far away to do anything about it.
I'd get my water off at the road or source if power is erratic then drip it out till water pressure is 0.
I know, I know not everyone can do that. Most can. Its the smart play.
Another point: In two story homes turn those upstair valves all the way open when your turn your water off at the source. Else pressure suspends water in the lines and they will freeze inside your walls. Turn all your valves on. Drain everything. In extreme cases even your toilets.
When you turn your water back on when things thaw do so slowly and get eyeballs on bathroom walls and walls opposite your hose bibs or anywhere you know waterlines exist. If you see water turn it off and get help.
Good luck all !!