How to Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

Let the Water Drip

Keep your faucet dripping. Even though there will not be a lot coming out, the running water will help to keep your pipes from freezing!

Open Up Your Cabinet Doors

If your pipes are not insulated are running through uninsulated walls, try opening up kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors. This will allow any heat from the interior of your home to keep your pipes somewhat warm.

Maintain Your Heat

If you have a second home that you're not in during the winter, be sure to keep your thermostat set to at least 55 degrees. Do not scale back your heat at night. The cost of increased heat is greatly outweighed by the damaged bursted pipes can cause.

Apply Heat to Your Pipes

If your pipes have already froze, don't panic. Try using a space heater, hair dryer, or even a heating pad, to place heat directly on the frozen pipes. Do this while leaving your water running. Once your water is running at full pressure, you're good to go!

Prepare for the Long-term

To avoid the hassle in the future, invest in insulation in areas such as your attic and basement. This will protect your house from losing heat and freezing pipes!