02/16/2015
Frozen pipes are a serious problem during the winter months. Water Pipes cannot bear pressure over 2,000 lbs per square inch. When water freezes inside a pipe it has no place to expand causing the pipe burst.
Never use a torch to try and thaw a pipe.
You can prevent a frozen pipes by:
OPEN THE FAUCET A LITTLE AND LET IT TRICKLE. THE DRIPPING WATER WILL PREVENT THE WATER IN THE PIPE FROM FREEZING.
OPEN KITCHEN CABINETS AND LET ROOM AIR CIRCULATE.
INSULATE PIPES WITH FOAM INSULATION WRAP, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN YOUR BASEMENT AND CRAWLSPACE.
KEEP YOUR HOME HEATED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS EVEN IF YOU WILL NOT BE HOME.
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