Protecting your pipes as temperatures dip
With temperatures dipping and staying well below freezing, it is important to protect your water lines.
A few precautions can save you from not only the mess of a frozen pipe, but also the expense of repairs:
1. If you have a history of freezing pipes or if your pipes run along or in outside walls, allow water to run in a small steady stream from both the hot and cold faucets.
2. Disconnect outdoor garden hoses and drain outdoor faucets.
3. Locate your main shut-off valve inside your house and label it.
4. Wrap exposed pipes typically found under sinks, especially if pipes are located on outside walls.
5. If your house has a crawl space, close all vents and access doors.
6. Open cupboard or cabinet doors to allow indoor heat to warm pipes.
7. If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time during cold spells, shut off your water service and open faucets to drain pipes.
8. If you have an irrigation system, assure it has been properly winterized.
If you have additional questions, please contact our Customer Service Staff at (270) 926-3200.
A few precautions can save you from not only the mess of a frozen pipe, but also the expense of repairs:
1. If you have a history of freezing pipes or if your pipes run along or in outside walls, allow water to run in a small steady stream from both the hot and cold faucets.
2. Disconnect outdoor garden hoses and drain outdoor faucets.
3. Locate your main shut-off valve inside your house and label it.
4. Wrap exposed pipes typically found under sinks, especially if pipes are located on outside walls.
5. If your house has a crawl space, close all vents and access doors.
6. Open cupboard or cabinet doors to allow indoor heat to warm pipes.
7. If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time during cold spells, shut off your water service and open faucets to drain pipes.
8. If you have an irrigation system, assure it has been properly winterized.
If you have additional questions, please contact our Customer Service Staff at (270) 926-3200.
Published on 1/05/2010 11:44:00 AM
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