February 2010

CONWAY 501-336-0075 499 Lower Ridge Rd. Conway, AR Manager: Burle Fortenberry   NW ARKANSAS 479-751-0055 805 Yukon Dr, Ste C Springdale, AR Manager: Kyle Johnson   JONESBORO & NE ARKANSAS 870-972-1922 3411 One Place Jonesboro, AR Manager: Shannon Simpson Lester Mullen   LITTLE ROCK 501-219-0075 1200 John Barrow  Little Rock, AR Manager: Eric Sutterfield Burle Fortenberry   HOT SPRINGS 501-760-0075 5922  Albert Pike Royal, AR Manager: Tom Baker   SW TENNESSEE & MISSISSIPPI 901-377-7075 5455 Crestview Dr. Memphis, TN Manager: Jimmy Weatherly   FLORIDA 954-979-8100 995 NW 31st Ave. Pompano Beach, FL  Manager: Robert Williamson	All Clean USA | Online News Bulletin | February 2010 We have already had one cold snap but many more may be ahead. Share these cold weather tips with your insureds.   24 Hours A Day * 866-360-3473 BEFORE THE COLD HITS Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic. These exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember - the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be. Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers' installation and operation instructions. Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze. Disconnect garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house. WHEN THE MERCURY DROPS A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall. Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls. BEFORE YOU LEAVE Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C). Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm enough to prevent freezing or Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it will be deactivated when you shut off the water. IF YOUR PIPES FREEZE Don't take chances. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber. If you detect that your water pipes have frozen and burst, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. (Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shut-off valve is and how to open and close it.) Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house. You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe. Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water because you could be electrocuted.     WE'RE ON  THE AIR  in Central Arkansas!  Listen for ALL-CLEAN USA's commercials on your morning drive between 6-10 am on The Buzz 103.7 and The Point 94.1! Listen for ALL-CLEAN USA  CEO Brett Overman  on the air between 9-10 am THIS Wednesday, February 10!       Questions?  Suggestions?  Comments? Email and let us know. Hayden Allred hallred@allcleanusa.com    HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! The Top Five Most Odd Gifts You Should NOT GIVE OR RECEIVE this Valentine's Day: 1) Preserved Roses. Roses dipped in faux gold or plastic roses. Why Not? Faux=Fake=NO! 2) Giant Inflatable Hearts. If you get it? Put it in your next garage sale. 3) Talking Pillowcases. You can record a message for your loved one.   4) Make your own novel. You can order your very own romance novel and have your name and your significant other's name inserted. 5) T-shirts that measure the proximity to your loved one. A t-shirt with hearts that light up when your loved one gets near. Really?
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