As temperatures drop below freezing, many homeowners face the inconvenience and expense that comes with frozen water pipes. Here are some tips on how to prevent these inconveniences from happening.  

How to prevent frozen pipes 

• Pipes that have frozen in the past or near exterior walls are obvious candidates for special attention. 
• Insulate areas where vulnerable pipes are located. 
• When insulation isn't enough, consider pipe wrappings embedded with electrical coils (heat 
tape) that provide an outside source of heat. 
• Remove hoses from outside yard faucets. The faucets can't drain properly with a hose 
attached and will freeze and break if the hose is left attached. 
• Turn outside faucets off from inside the home using the isolated shut-off for exterior faucets. 
• During severe cold weather, resist the urge to lower your thermostat to save money while 
you are gone for the day. 
• Open the doors to kitchen and bathroom cabinets under your sinks so heat from the room 
will help warm the pipes. 
• Running water doesn't freeze very readily. During severe cold weather, keep water trickling 
out of faucets or spouts attached to vulnerable pipes. 
• If you have a sprinkler system, drain all outdoor pipes and turn off the water supply to the 
system. 
• Know where your main water emergency shut-off valve is located. 

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