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How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing
How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing Winter means toasty fires, steaming cups of hot cocoa and - for many - frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can lead to major damage, so it's important to keep them protected when cold air hits. Experts recommend a few tips for protecting your pipes as the weather turns cold. - When an overnight freeze is expected, slowly run one or two faucets to keep water moving through the lines. - Outdoor hoses and their connection to water sources are particularly vulnerable to freezing weather. Experts advise consumers unscrew hoses from the outdoor faucet to allow for drainage and keep outside hose bibs open to allow water to drain. - All outside pipes and hose spigots should be insulated, this is easy to do with the purchase of an insulation kit from your local hardware store. - Pipes running against exterior walls, like those in kitchens, are often subject to freezing and typically have little to no insulation. Keep cabinets under kitchen and bathrooms sinks open to allow for warm air flow to prevent freezing. - Pipes in unheated areas like basements, attics and near garages are also susceptible to damage from cold. Take special care to insulate these areas. - Heat tape is ... more
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