Preventing Freeze-Ups

Ice-cold tap water may taste refreshing, but it also can be a chilling sign that your plumbing is in trouble. Burst pipes from freezing are difficult and expensive to fix, so take precautions if there is reason to believe that your system will not survive the coldest days of the year. New homes with pipes placed near an exterior wall can be as prone to having frozen pipes as poorly insulated older homes. Often the best solution is insulating the wall or ceiling that contains the pipes. This helps keep your home warm and protects your pipes. This article shows some additional ways to prevent plumbing freeze-ups.