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Seven Ways to Prevent your Pipes Bursting this Winter

UrbanTurf January 8, 2025

The frigid temperatures that are accompanying the storm hitting the DC region today could have a number of real estate consequences, one of those being frozen pipes in buildings and houses across the city.

Below is a quick list of ways to prevent what can be a common winter occurrence:

Drain and disconnect any hoses that are attached to the property and cover outdoor faucets.
Close the inside valves that control the water supply to outside hose attachments.
Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines.
Turn one faucet in the house on to just a drip.
Keep the temperature in the home set to 68 degrees or higher.
Install products to insulate water pipes, such as a pipe sleeve or heat tape. Pipes near exterior walls and in crawl spaces are the most important to insulate.
Open cabinet doors where pipes are located to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing.

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