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Trouble With Frozen Pipes
What To Do When It Hits
This year our area experienced unusually cold temperatures, leaving many homes and business with the mess of frozen pipes.
While it doesn't happen often, it's important to know how to avoid frozen pipes, and what to do in the event your home or business suffers water damage due to freezing temperatures.
Before the cold hits: insulate pipes with heat tape and seal any leaks letting in cold air, especially around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes.
Once the cold has hit: let warm water drip overnight and open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to any uninsulated pipes under sinks.
If your pipes freeze: leave your facets turned on and call for help.
If your pipes have actually burst: turn off the water at the main shut-off valve; leave facets turned on.
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Our New Ride Another New Van
We've added another van to our fleet! Take a look at our newest Ford-350's Extended Cab, Commercial Grade.
This just means we're more than ready to take care of any of your commercial needs!
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Water Damage Tips
Keeping Your Property Dry
Water damage happens quickly, often without much warning.
Make sure to call professional help as soon as possible to limit the amount of damage and begin the restoration process. Things to remember in the event of water damage to your property: - Call for professional help. Bacteria growth can begin within hours.
- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
- Remove wet area rugs.
- Lift draperies off the floor, loop through a coat hanger and place the hanger of a drapery rod.
- Wipe furniture, prop up wet furniture cushions, and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
- Move photos, paintings, and art to a safe DRY location.
- Open drawers, closet, and cabinet doors to enhance drying.
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Employee Spotlight
Hot Shot of the Month
Say hello to Carmen Zapata, one of our Fire and Packout Technicians in our Tucson office. Carmen has been working for us in this area for over 3 years. Before coming to ServiceMaster, Carmen worked as a house-keeper and a stay at home mom.
Carmen has been in Arizona since 1990; before that, she lived in Deming, New Mexico. She has been married for 20 years and has 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls.
In her spare time, Carmen enjoys cooking, movie night with her husband and children, and staying at home with her family. She loves to read, listen to music, is very out-going and loves having fun with her friends and family.
Thanks for being a part of our team, Carmen!
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Special Equipment
Cool Stuff That Works
The HP60 Ceiling and Wall Drying Package is a high-pressure drying system, perfect for excessive water situations. When frozen pipes burst, this specialized drying system is exactly what you want! It is specifically designed to target hidden, hard-to-find areas of moisture -- even behind paint, wallpaper, sound barriers and other surfaces.
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