Tips on making sure your pipes don’t freeze this week
by Ted Schubel | Jan 16, 2024 | Weather
From the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
A deep freeze is coming! Don’t let your pipes burst this winter.
Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t have a big mess (and bill!) on your hands.
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Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather.
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Drip cold water in farthest faucet from your main valve. Moving water keeps pipes from freezing.
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Find shut off valves for emergencies.
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Insulate pipes in unheated areas.
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Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
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Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
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When freezing weather is coming, turn off water to outside spigots and drain all water from the line.