Question 1

What can I do to prevent frozen pipes?

Accepted Answer

Leaving sink cabinet doors ajar allows warm air to circulate around the pipes to help keep them from freezing. Wrapping pipes near exterior walls will also help protect them from freezing.

Question 2

Is there anything I can do to thaw frozen pipes before they burst?

Accepted Answer

Infrared heat lamps or space heaters can gently thaw frozen pipes if you notice frost accumulation. Be careful not to heat the pipes too aggressively, though, as that may cause them to burst as well. Remember never to leave a heat source unattended to avoid fires.

Question 3

What areas of the house are most vulnerable to frozen pipes?

Accepted Answer

Pipes running along exterior walls, especially below ground level, are prone to freezing and bursting during cold weather.

Question 4

How cold does it have to get to cause pipes to freeze?

Accepted Answer

Temperatures 20 degrees Fahrenheit or less, sustained for three days or more, are likely to cause frozen pipes. If the weather is also windy, temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can create a frozen pipe situation.

Question 5

What can I do to protect my outdoor faucets from freezing?

Accepted Answer

Inexpensive styrofoam spigot covers go a long way to prevent the adjacent plumbing from freezing, as well as draining any water from those faucets after shutting off their water supply inside the building. Most homeowners forget this important step, only to have their basements or crawl spaces flood in the spring when they turn their outdoor faucets on for the first time after winter.

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