The key to thawing frozen pipes is consistent gentle heat. Use a space heater or hairdryer but never an open flame. When in doubt, call a plumber.

Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, ...

Water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on whatever contains it. Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A well insulated home with insulated water pipe coverings, especially ones close to outside walls, are your best bet to prevent pipes from freezing in arctic cold snaps. “If ...

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When the temperature is hovering at or below freezing, household pipes can freeze and possibly burst, causing serious damage to a home. Homeowners can take steps to reduce that likelihood. Locate your ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With temperatures expected to drop to below freezing at times over the next several days, there are a few ways to protect pipes from bursting inside your house. One recommendation ...

ATLANTA - While the entire nation has been tasked with record low temperatures, blustery winds and winter wonderlands, many metro Atlanta residents woke up to frozen water pipes threatening to burst.

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by ...