As the weather turns cold, homeowners throughout the area are faced with a new threat to their wellbeing: frozen pipes.  Frozen pipes occur when water freezes and expands within pipes, causing them to crack and burst.  A cold winter’s night can result in thousands of dollars of damage, without taking the right precautions.

Here are some tips from Kaiser-Battistone to keeping your pipes in top shape during the coldest of days:

• On extremely cold days/nights, open cabinets that house pipes, allowing the heat of the room to naturally insulate the pipes
• Leave taps dripping water to create movement of the water in the pipes
• Even when away from home, keep the interior temperature at 55 degrees or higher
• Drain all underground irrigation systems and hoses
• Protect all exposed pipes, indoor and out, with pipe insulation
• Protect outdoor faucets with Styrofoam faucet covers or hoods
• Invest in a heating cable for any piping that is extremely exposed to the elements

If you fear your pipes have frozen, click here to see our tips on what to do to prevent further damage.