{"id":10939,"date":"2020-01-29T10:57:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T15:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=10939"},"modified":"2024-11-26T13:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T18:12:00","slug":"remarkable-double-protection-against-the-dangers-of-frozen-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/remarkable-double-protection-against-the-dangers-of-frozen-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Remarkable Double Protection Against the Dangers of Frozen Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10952\" title=\"Winter weather brings with it the risk of frozen pipes, and unoccupied houses and vacant vacation cottages are particularly susceptible.\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jan_FrozenPipes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jan_FrozenPipes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jan_FrozenPipes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jan_FrozenPipes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a>Winter weather brings with it the risk of frozen pipes, and unoccupied houses and vacant vacation cottages are particularly susceptible. If the pipes burst when no one is at home, the damage to walls, floors and furnishings can be catastrophic.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a home in a part of the country where winter brings bone-chilling cold, give yourself peace of mind. Install a double layer of protection: a freeze alarm to alert you to low temperatures and a remotely-accessible automatic water shutoff system to limit damage from leaks or flooding.<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Who Needs a Freeze Alarm?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A stretch of bitter cold days or a drop in indoor temperature due to a heating system failure or power outage can cause pipes to freeze, leak and burst. This can be a real headache if you travel during colder months or own a vacation home that isn&#8217;t used in the winter. A <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-temperature-alarms.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-temperature-alarms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>freeze alarm<\/strong><\/a> (also called a high\/low temperature alarm) monitors the temperature inside your home. It provides a warning if it dips dangerously low.<\/p>\n<p>There are <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>various types of freeze alarms<\/strong><\/a> with a wide range of features, but the two basic models are:<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9676-temp-stick-wifi-temperature-humidity-sensor.aspx,');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9676-temp-stick-wifi-temperature-humidity-sensor.aspx,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Temp Stick Wifi Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor is a WiFi-powered smart monitor that sends texts to your phone and email alerts the instant an important change in temperature or humidity is triggered. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/large\/9676_1_.png\" alt=\"Close this window\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?alarm-notification=local-alert-only');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?alarm-notification=local-alert-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Local alarms<\/strong><\/a> that have flashing lights and rely on nearby neighbors or passersby to respond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Callout alarms<\/strong> notify you directly when the temperature in your house gets below a pre-programmed set-point. Choose a communication mode based on what is available or most convenient for you: <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=dial-up-or-voip');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=dial-up-or-voip\">landline phone<\/a>, <\/strong><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=high-speed-internet');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=high-speed-internet\">Internet\/WiFi <\/a><\/strong>or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=cellular');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-highlow-temperature-alarms.aspx?communication-method=cellular\">cellular service<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em><strong>Take Control with a WiFi Temperature &amp; Humidity Monitor<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If your home has 24\/7 internet access, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9676-temp-stick-wifi-temperature-humidity-sensor.aspx,');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9676-temp-stick-wifi-temperature-humidity-sensor.aspx,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Temp Stick Wifi Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>is an ideal choice for monitoring your home remotely. This WiFi-powered smart monitor sends texts to your phone and email alerts the instant an important change in temperature or humidity is triggered. You set the trigger points and alerts, and can view and update the device from your smartphone, tablet or PC anywhere, anytime. There are no fees or subscriptions and the Temp Stick is battery operated, so you can place it anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Prevent Water Leaks from Becoming Floods<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6445-watercop-classic-sergeant-basic-package-wckblf.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6445-watercop-classic-sergeant-basic-package-wckblf.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The WaterCop Classic Sergeant is an automatic water shutoff valve that will detect moisture and then cut off access from the main water supply line, preventing costly damage from flooding. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6445.jpg\" alt=\"WaterCop Classic &quot;Sergeant&quot; - Basic Package\" width=\"241\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Installing an <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-502-automatic-water-shut-off-valves.aspx?application=whole-house');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-502-automatic-water-shut-off-valves.aspx?application=whole-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>automatic water main shutoff system<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best ways to protect your property and valuables. Burst pipes can lead to leaks and costly water damage. These whole house water shutoff systems can prevent a little drip from becoming a catastrophic flood by automatically turning off the water main when a leak is detected.<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Protect Your Home with a WaterCop Automatic Water Shutoff System<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-437-watercop-dynaquip.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-437-watercop-dynaquip.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>WaterCop<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most popular whole house leak detection systems on the market. They are recognized for their reliability, affordability and Made in America quality since 1999. WaterCop is committed to continuously improving its products to keep pace with the latest technology.<\/p>\n<p>The basic <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6445-watercop-classic-sergeant-basic-package-wckblf.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6445-watercop-classic-sergeant-basic-package-wckblf.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WaterCop Classic Sergeant Kit<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>is an easy-to-install, all-in-one sensor-based system with a wireless radio transmitter that detects leaks and automatically closes off access from your water supply. The kit includes the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6446-watercop-classic-valve-and-actuator-wclf.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6446-watercop-classic-valve-and-actuator-wclf.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>WaterCop Classic Valve\/Actuator<\/strong><\/a>, an industrial quality lead-free brass valve that installs on the incoming main water supply line into your home, plus three flood sensors. The actuator supports an unlimited number of sensors, so you can purchase as many as you need to detect leaks throughout your home.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9922-watercop-smartconnect-wifi-and-app-interface.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9922-watercop-smartconnect-wifi-and-app-interface.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"SmartConnect works through the WaterCop app to provide you with real time system alerts, notifications, and remote monitoring and control of your WaterCop system from anywhere, anytime.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/9922_1_.jpg\" alt=\"WaterCop SmartConnect WiFi and App Interface\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As an added feature, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9922-watercop-smartconnect-wifi-and-app-interface.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9922-watercop-smartconnect-wifi-and-app-interface.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SmartConnect WiFi and App Interface<\/strong><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0works through the WaterCop app to provide you with real time system alerts, notifications, and remote monitoring and control of your WaterCop system.<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>More Ways to Winterize Your Home<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The combination of a freeze alarm and an automatic water shutoff system is one of the best investments you can make to help protect your home and valuables against the dangers of frozen pipes. If you need help deciding which devices are right for you, contact the technical experts at <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>diycontrols.com<\/strong><\/a>. Looking for more ways to keep your home safe and secure this winter? You&#8217;ll find plenty of tips in these recent articles on our blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/leaving-town-this-winter-4-tips-for-keeping-your-home-safe-sound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Leaving Town This Winter? 4 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe &amp; Sound <\/strong><\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/5-easy-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-this-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> 5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home This Winter.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give yourself peace of mind about frozen pipes by installing a double layer of protection: a freeze alarm and a remotely-accessible automatic water shutoff system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,10,9,1],"tags":[450,17,685,100,29,11,614,652,556],"class_list":["post-10939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flood-intervention","category-freeze-alarms-heat-alarms","category-home-monitoring-security","category-uncategorized","tag-automatic-water-shut-off-valves","tag-cellular-freeze-alarms","tag-featured","tag-flood-prevention","tag-flood-sensors","tag-freeze-alarms-2","tag-watercop","tag-whole-house-water-shutoff-systems","tag-wifi-freeze-alarm","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10939"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11610,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10939\/revisions\/11610"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}