With frigid temperatures forecasted for the next several days, we’d like to remind you of the
following tips and suggestions to help prevent frozen pipes in your home:

Identify pipes located in potential problem areas including:
– Pipes located on exterior walls in unheated rooms.
– Pipes near broken, drafty, or open basement windows.
– Pipes in cabinets along an exterior wall.

Tips to prevent freezing pipes:
– Monitor home temperatures to ensure there is adequate heat to the susceptible areas listed above. Keep the thermostat set above 55 degrees F.
– Open cabinet doors to give plumbing access to warm air.
– Seal up gaps or cracks in foundation wall and cover drafty windows and doors.
– Insulate pipes located in cold, drafty places.
– Use fans, heat lamps, or small space heaters to increase temps when needed. Caution: Don’t leave space heaters unattended.

If your pipes freeze:
– Shut off the water to the home immediately.
– Keep faucets open.
– Use a hair dryer, space heater, or heat tape to thaw frozen pipes.
– Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn water back on and check for cracks or leaks.

For water emergencies call 920-621-8735.