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From YouTube: Pipe Protection in Extreme Winter Weather
Description
Extreme winter weather can wreak havoc on your home's infrastructure. Learn how to protect your pipes by watching this informative video!
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It's
that
time
of
year,
when
temperatures
could
drop
below
freezing
any
day,
if
you
haven't
already
taken
steps
to
protect
your
pipes
from
freezing
now
is
a
good
time
to
do
so.
Here
are
10
steps
you
can
take
to
protect
your
home
from
frozen
and
broken
pipes,
this
winter
insulate
pipes
inside
and
outside
the
home,
inspect
your
water
meter,
lids
and
report
missing
cracked
plastic
lids
or
loose
fitting
lids
to
utility
customer
service
at
2,
9,
7,
2,
8,
3,
3
drain
sprinkler
system
lines.
A
Water
left
in
them
could
freeze
and
break
the
line,
disconnect
garden
hoses
place.
Insulated
covers
on
outdoor
faucets,
locate
your
water
shut-off
valve
and
learn
how
to
use
it.
Teach
family
members
how
to
shut
off
the
water
and
who
to
call
in
a
water
emergency,
ask
a
friend
or
relative
to
check
on
your
property
when
you're
out
of
town,
if
temperatures
remained
below
freezing
for
a
day
or
more
leave
a
faucet
dripping
slightly
to
circulate
water,
open
cabinet
doors
below
sinks
that
are
against
outside
walls
to
help
keep
the
plumbing
warm.
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If
your
home
has
had
pipes
freeze
before
it's
a
good
idea
to
talk
to
a
plumber
about
other
ways
to
prevent
frozen
pipes
in
the
future,
but
if
your
pipes
do
freeze
and
break
before
you
winterize,
don't
panic.
Emergency
service
crews
are
on
call
24
hours
a
day,
7
days
a
week
to
turn
your
water
off
call
them
for
help
at
9,
7,
3,
3,
3,
4,.