Weather for tonight - Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 19F with a wind chill as low as 12F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. When temperatures are this low, pipes will freeze. Ive attached our tips below. Cold Weather Tips ---Seal all air leaks that may let an icy blast reach your pipes. •Water pipes located next to an outside wall are often subjected to sub-freezing temperatures. Any plumbing located in a garage or any other unheated building is susceptible to low temperatures. Any exposed pipes should be wrapped or insulated. •Keep the water meter box lid closed to prevent the meter from freezing. •Don’t forget outside faucets. Turn off valves to outside faucets and then drain any water in the faucets. If there are no valves to outside faucets, they may be protected by insulating them and then placing a plastic bag over them to protect the insulation. •Pipes in cabinets could be located against an outside wall. Even if these pipes have been insulated, you should consider leaving the cabinet doors open to allow the heat in the room to keep them from freezing. •If your house has a crawl space located under it, close all air vents located in the foundation wall. This will prevent the pipes in the crawl space from being exposed to cold air. •If you plan an extended vacation during cold weather, have the water turned off at the meter (or if you are on a well, trip the breaker). Then, you may drain your water pipes, turn off the water heater and other water using devices, to give your pipes extra protection from freezing. •Please note: These are just tips and 1st Choice Plumbing, LLC bears no liability for them.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:33:32 +0000
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