Category: Frozen Pipes

8 Ways to Avoid Frozen Pipes

When the outside temperature falls below 20° F, take precautions to prevent frozen pipes! Open Doors Open the doors to cabinets and vanities that house water pipes to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing. Be especially careful of pipes on exterior walls. Leave doors to any rooms or areas such as an unheated basement or garage with water pipes running through them to allow heat to enter these areas to keep pipes from freezing. The extra fuel usage will likely still be less than the cost of a burst water pipe and water damage. Keep Heat Higher Keep…

How to Prepare Your Plumbing for the Maine Winter

Our plumbing is tucked nicely indoors, so why consider it something to winterize? Even though most plumbing is an interior system, preparing it for freezing temperatures outdoors can protect you from malfunctions and burst pipes. Taking the time to winterize your plumbing pipes and fixtures for winter’s chill can save you a huge hassle and lots of expense if you avoid expensive repairs and replacements. Use our handy checklist to get your pipes ready for the cold this winter in Maine: Insulate Pipes Plumbing pipes running through unheated areas like your basement, attic, scrawl spaces, or garage are susceptible to…