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

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 ...

“Good insulation and heat tape ... According to Cobb the best method to keep your pipes from freezing is to run water from each faucet at a slow stream. “It’s 10 times harder for moving ...

Keeping pipes warm is the best way to keep them from cracking and potentially bursting. “You can also insulate water pipes with they look like pool foam noodles,” Johnson said. "You can wrap ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.