12/05/2025
Hello, we've been receiving multiple calls about frozen pipes. To assist in prevention during the extreme cold ahead, we're offering some helpful tips. If you need assistance, please give us a call.
BEFORE COLD WEATHER
Drain and turn off all outdoor water lines.
Fix drafty windows and doors.
DURING SEVERECOLD
Keep the thermostat above 55 degrees F.
Seal at pipe openings to stop cold air.
Allow inside faucets to trickle. This makes it more difficult for water to freeze.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to give plumbing access to warm air.
Keep the faucet open.
Know how to shut off your water.
Wrap your pipes in insulation, especially in cold, drafty places.
Install heat tape, or check existing to make sure it is functional and in good shape.
IF YOUR PIPES DO FREEZE
Shut off water into the home immediately.
Apply heat with hair dryer, electric heating pad, or portable space heater.
Do not leave space heaters unattended or use open flames.
Need help? Call a licensed plumber.
Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn water back on and check for cracks or leaks.
