Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes When Cold Hits

1/3/2018 (Permalink)

Cold temperatures are inevitable here in Madison, Wisconsin.  When the freezing temperatures hit, here are some helpful prevention tips:

• When you know temperatures will be dipping below freezing, allow water to run in all the sinks at a slow, constant drip. It only needs to trickle, and that tiny amount of water will keep the water moving through the pipes and prevent them from freezing.
• Open up the cabinet doors in the bathrooms and kitchen. This will allow the heat from the home to circulate and warm up the pipes.
• Keep the garage door closed to keep garage pipes from freezing.
• Keep your house at a warm, consistent temperature both day and night.
• If you leave your home for extended periods of time, do not set your thermostat lower than 55 decrees.
• If you do end up with frozen pipes, a hand-held hair dryer or heat lamp can thaw them.

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