Water pipes
that freeze and then burst can cause a lot of damages. Both
plastic and copper pipes may burst when water inside the pipes freezes in the wintertime. By
taking the following precautions before the winter season, you can save yourself a
lot of money and trouble:
insulate exposed pipes
open cabinet doors to allow warm air to get to pipes
let hot and cold water trickle overnight
wrap pipes with heat tape
seal leaks that allow cold air inside, near where pipes are located
disconnect garden hoses and use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water
from pipes leading to outside faucets
keep your heat set higher than 55 degrees if you must be away
Water pipes
that freeze and then burst can cause a lot of damages. Both
plastic and copper pipes may burst when water inside the pipes freezes in the wintertime. By
taking the following precautions before the winter season, you can save yourself a
lot of money and trouble:
