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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your South Dakota Home
Over the Christmas holiday, I got a firsthand look at the chaos that a frozen pipe in a home can cause. My sister's basement flooded and it led to months of heartbreaking activity.
I can also imagine with the kind of sub-zero weather we've been having, that this has been a problem for many homeowners. If you live in an older home like the one that I reside in frozen pipes can be an ever-present winter threat.
But there are certain things you can do to try and prevent this catastrophe from happening in your home.
Here are some tips from a recent article by Consumer Reports - -
- Make sure your furnace is working and the vents are clear
- Open kitchen and bathroom doors to let warmer air in around your pipes. Especially if those pipes are on an exterior wall.
- Let cold water trickle from your faucets that have those exterior pipes and that will help keep them from freezing.
- Keep your thermostat at the same temperature day and night. During severe cold weather is not a time to set your thermostat down during the night.
- If you'll be away from your home set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees.
- When possible, add insulation to basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Also, seal cracks, openings around windows, and more.
For more information on this subject see Consumer Reports or check with a qualified plumber.
Source: Consumer Reports
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