With this stormy weather our temperatures are expected to drop into the teens this week putting our homes at risk for frozen pipes.
Plumbing professionals say anything under 20 degrees is dangerous territory for exterior or exposed pipes. It can even be a few degrees warmer than that - and if it's windy, your pipes can still freeze.
But there are some easy ways to protect your home.
Like outdoor faucet covers that you can get for just a couple of bucks. Or, some cheap insulation for your pipes.
When the temperatures drop, plumbers say to keep your foundation vents closed and open up your cabinets to let the heat get to your pipes.
You can also keep a slow trickle of water running through your faucets which helps prevent freezing.
And if you're headed out of town, make sure your furnace is in good shape.
"You definitely want to protect the home as best you can. Certainly having a furnace serviced is important, because if you're out of town and the furnace goes down, you may have the potential of freezing your home up pretty good,” says Michael Jared, owner, Michael’s Plumbing.
Jared says mobile homes are even more susceptible to frozen pipes. He says if you live in one of those, you may want to consult a plumber about how you can add some extra protection.
