7 Simple Tips to Prepare Your Home for Freezing Temperatures

When temperatures are expected to be around or below 32°F, the risk of water pipes freezing and bursting increases, potentially causing significant damage. It is crucial to safeguard your home by following these steps during freezing conditions. 

Here are some important steps to take:

1. **Let your faucets drip:** Run both hot and cold water in a very fine stream in all your home's faucets, including the kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bath tubs, and showers.

2. **Open your cupboards:** Leave the cabinet doors under all sinks open to allow warm air to ventilate the pipes. Keeping bathroom and kitchen doors open can also help.

3. **Heat your home:** If you leave for the day or an extended period, do not turn the heat completely off. Set it to the lowest recommended setting of 65°F.

4. **Disconnect water hoses:** Disconnect all water hoses connected to outside faucets to prevent freezing and potential damage to the faucet.

5. **Wrap exposed pipes:** It's crucial to wrap any pipes directly exposed to the elements. Additionally, use faucet covers on all exterior faucets to prevent freezing and bursting.

6. **Turn off your sprinkler system:** Make sure your sprinkler system is set to the off position. This can eliminate the sprinklers coming on during freezing temperatures causing damage to the system and creating ice over sidewalks and driveways.

7. **Stay alert:** Be vigilant for anything unusual, such as no water flow or water leaks in or around your home. 

Thank you for reviewing this information. We hope your winter is both cozy and trouble-free. Stay warm and safe!

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