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Freezing temperatures can lead to water in your plumbing freezing and expanding, which may cause pipes to crack or burst. To protect your plumbing during cold weather, it's essential to insulate exposed pipes in areas like basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
Effective Insulation Techniques:
• Foam Pipe Insulation: This is an affordable and easy-to-install option that can prevent your pipes from freezing.
• Heat Tape: Electric heat tape wrapped around pipes helps maintain a warm temperature, reducing the risk of freezing.
Additional Steps to Prevent Freezing Pipes:
• Seal Drafts: Use caulk or weather stripping to close gaps around windows and doors, keeping cold air away from plumbing.
• Open Cabinet Doors: Allowing warmer air to circulate around the plumbing under sinks can help prevent freezing.
• Maintain Room Temperature: Keep rooms with plumbing adequately heated to ensure pipes do not freeze.
Outdoor faucets and hose bibs are particularly vulnerable to freezing temperatures:
• Disconnect all garden hoses and store them indoors.
• Shut off the water supply to outdoor faucets using the inside valve.
• Open the exterior valve to allow any remaining water to drain out.
• Cover exposed faucets with insulated faucet boxes.
This ensures there’s no standing water left to freeze and potentially damage your plumbing. It's important to cover and insulate all exposed piping and faucets.
Clean Gutters and Downspouts:
• Clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to ice dams, which may cause roof leaks. Regular cleaning helps prevent these issues.
Winter weather puts extra strain on your water heater as it works harder to provide hot water.
Have a professional winterize your water heater by:
• Checking for sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank, which can reduce efficiency.
• Flushing the tank if needed.
• Ensuring the thermostat is set to a safe and efficient temperature—around 120°F (49°C).• For older water heaters, consider adding an insulating blanket to minimize heat loss.
To keep the costs of winter weather to a minimum and your home's plumbing safe:
• Keep your thermostat set to at least 55°F when not home.• Keep your thermostat set to at least 68°F if pets are home.
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Protect your plumbing from winter damage with simple steps like insulation, draining outdoor faucets, and maintaining your water heater to avoid costly repairs.
Leave Faucets Dripping During Extreme Cold
During particularly cold nights, leave a small drip of water running from faucets connected to vulnerable pipes. Moving water is less likely to freeze, and the dripping can relieve pressure in case ice begins to form in the pipes. *CAUTION* Make sure you insulate and heat any exposed drain lines. Dripping water can cause ice dams to form and clog your drains.
Know Where Your Main Water Shut-Off Valve Is
In the event of a pipe burst, shutting off the water quickly can minimize damage. Locate your home’s main water shut-off valve before winter sets in, and ensure it’s easy to access. Test it to ensure it works smoothly in an emergency.
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