How can I prevent my water pipes from bursting during the severe cold weather months?
Make sure all outside faucets have the garden hose disconnected. Make sure all vents are covered on crawl space to allow for no drafts. Proper insulation and pipe routing is the best method of preventing freeze problems. All plumbing on outside walls should be protected by properly insulating the wall and effectively placing the pipe in the heated space. Some temporary measures include leaving faucets dripping and leaving cabinet doors open for room temperature ventilation during extreme cold. Some pipes can have heat tape added to prevent freezing problems.
