Extremely cold weather can lead to frozen pipes. It’s a fairly common problem, yet easily avoidable. Look for weak spots in your home’s exterior that allow air to enter and freeze your pipes. “If ...

KENT, Wash. — As much of Puget Sound experiences freezing temperatures this week, experts are warning you to prepare your ...

More importantly, when water freezes and expands ... with the risk increasing when the temperature drops below 20° Fahrenheit ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

If the temperature is cold enough, the water will freeze and expand, which can create a pressure build-up in pipes. That pressure buildup is commonly what leads to pipe bursts. The insulation in ...

“The best preventative ... according to the agency. Water pipes in unheated basements or along exterior walls should be insulated against the cold, either with insulation or products like ...

Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation.

Ditch burst pipes and water damage this ... you've at least got a slow drip. For the best results, choose the faucet that's furthest away from your water source. Doing this will force the water ...

OR WRAP YOUR PIPES WITH INSULATION TAPE. EXPERTS SAY IF YOU HAVE A WATER HEATER, YOU WANT TO TURN THAT SETTING TO PILOT OR VACATION MODE, AND THAT WILL JUST HELP YOU PRESERVE THE WATER PRESSURE.

As the Upstate experiences extreme cold, it is best to protect your pipes.Experts ... of year.For the water lines, Tony Shelton, the manager at Roto-Rooter suggests having insulation on them ...

No water or low water pressure ... those enclosed in walls or under insulation. If you've been trying to thaw a pipe for over an hour without success, it's best to call a qualified plumber.