Dale Williams, president of AC Williams Plumbing and Heating in Asheville says one of the common issues homeowners encounter during this season is frozen pipes.
Plumbers say be sure not to let too much water run during freezing temperatures because water pressure could suffer.
UCHealth warns of heightened risk of frostbite with incoming subzero temperatures over the weekend in Northern Colorado. Frostbite, which mostly affects fingers and toes, happens when body tissues ...
When the weather is very cold outside, 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.
According to Drexler, pipes tend to freeze around 20 degrees or lower so be prepared for what's to come. "When it warms up a little bit, that's when the pipes thaw, and people find out they broke when ...
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Lowe’s experts suggest the following once you find the frozen portion of the pipe: Soak cloths in hot water and wrap them around the pipe. Place a bucket underneath the pipe to catch the runoff.
A local plumbing company said they took well over 100 calls on Monday and one was from a local business where a frozen pipe ...
Both plastic and copper pipes are at risk of freezing due to sudden temperature drops, poor insulation or incorrect ...
When boilers are working hard, they’re typically sending enough warm water through the pipes to keep them from freezing and ...
Make sure to winterize your home and protect pipes. If you don't, the cold snaps can freeze plumbing systems, leaving you without access to water. Or worse, the pipes can crack and cause flooding ...