When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to “leave the faucets dripping” comes roaring back. It sounds ...
Frozen water expands and builds pressure that will cause pipes to burst. Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves ...
When extended periods of cold weather are forecast, make sure to let your faucets drip. Learn how many you need to keep on to ...
Keep your pipes safe from the cold.
An arctic cold front is bringing dangerous freezes to Texas. Here's when and how to protect pipes and faucets amid this ...
Guidelines to protect your pipes from freezing include: Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather. Drip cold ...
Most homeowners choose the wrong line. Find out whether hot or cold water is the better choice for your faucet drip when the ...
Faucet left dripping overnight leads to unexpected ice formation and online reactions.
Plumbers and state water systems share how to protect your pipes from bursting as freezing weather hits SC — and it will only cost you pennies.
Locate the cold and hot water shutoff valves below the sink, which are usually connected to the water supply lines. Once you have identified them, turn off the valves. If your leaky faucet does not ...
Winter storm blasting ice and snow is on heels of polar vortex bringing bitter cold to MS. Should you drip faucets? How to ...
A common suggestion to protect your home from damage during cold weather is to drip faucets. This ensures pipes won’t freeze, ...