Winter

How to prepare for your home for Winter Freeze Frozen Pipes

Winter weather can cause water pipes to freeze and burst if you haven’t prepared them for the cold temperatures. A frozen pipe that bursts can quickly flood your house and cause thousands of dollars in damage.
 

Prepare for a Freeze

Make sure you know where your home’s shut-off valve is and how to turn it on and off. If you leave town or will be gone during a freeze, consider turning your water off at the shut-off valve and draining your pipes. If you’re unsure how to drain your pipes, call a plumber. Call your electric or gas utility company to ask how to protect your water heater.
 

Inside Your House

  • Open the cabinets under the sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms to allow heated air to circulate around the water pipes.    >>> Read More >>>

 

Outside Your House

  • Protect faucets, outdoor pipes, and pipes in unheated areas by wrapping them with rags, newspapers, trash bags, plastic foam, or covers designed to protect outdoor faucets from freezing.  
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What to Do if Your Pipes Freeze

  • If a frozen pipe bursts and floods your home, turn the water off at the shut-off valve. Call a plumber for help if you can’t reach the shut-off valve or stop the leak. Don’t turn the water back on until the pipe has been repaired.   >>> Read More >>>
     

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