Frozen pipes can cause costly damage and disrupt water supply during cold weather. Experts recommend these steps to help ...

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In cold temperatures, pipes can freeze and burst causing thousands of dollars of water damage to homes or apartments.

There is also the threat of freezing pipes in your home during this time of year. This usually occurs when temperatures drop below 20 degrees. Here's some tips to protect your home from the cold.

UNFORTUNATELY, YOU GET A TON OF EMERGENCY CALLS WHEN IT GETS THIS COLD. A LOT OF FROZEN PIPES, NO HEAT AND STUFF LIKE THAT. SO TRY TO RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IT CAN BE COSTLY TO HEAT YOUR ...

With extreme cold ... pipes regularly, since flowing water often breaks up ice freezing below. Eliminate cold drafts: Close doors and window to outside, and install storm windows or add insulation ...

and we’re just not simply built for cold weather.” After the plumber repaired the leak in the joint, Watkins measured and cut pipe insulation, which you can buy from any hardware store and ...

Let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe — even at a trickle — helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same ...

Though not quite as cold ... prevent pipes from freezing. If you plan to be away during cold weather, leave the heat no lower than 55 degrees in your home. For the long term, add insulation ...