As tempting as it may be, do not use a blowtorch, a kerosene or propane heater, a charcoal stove, or any device with an open flame; the high heat can damage the pipes or even start a fire.

Close foundation air vents Unhook hoses from faucets and yard meters Open sink cabinet doors to allow heat to circulate around pipes—especially those located on exterior walls Allow your sink ...

Even a few layers of newspaper wrapped around pipes can provide protection, according to the Red Cross. During the deep freeze When the cold weather sets in, people should open doors near pipes to ...

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Norwich Public Utilities and the American Red Cross have some tips on ways to protect your home from frozen pipes. Water expands as it freezes, which can cause pipes to break.

causing the pipe to crack. To prevent a recurrence, I was advised to keep cabinet doors open to allow heat to reach the pipes and to wrap them in insulation, including the pipes in the basement ...

Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to keep pipes safe and secure in severe cold. Keep garage doors closed if there are water lines located in that area. Keep cabinet doors open to ...

Experts say do not use a blowtorch, propane heater, or any device with an open flame. They say high heat can damage the pipes or even start a fire. If a pipe has broken, turn off the water at the ...

Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages or kitchen cabinets. Keeping cabinet doors open to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks ...

(WATE) — No one wants frozen or burst pipes during the winter months ... “Just opening them up and leaving them open overnight when it’s the coldest to kind of just allow the heat from ...

We’ve seen $100,000 claims easily,” Brock said. “If you see any visible pipes in your attic make sure they have insulation on them. Open your cabinets whenever you’re on an exterior wall.

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