Protecting pipes from freezingMinnesota is in the midst of the coldest stretch of the season.
As the stretch of wintry cold weather sets in across Minnesota, homeowners will want to take steps to protect their pipes.
A burst pipe can cause thousands of dollars in damage in very little time, and insurance doesn’t always cover it if it could’ve been prevented.
“I just make sure that none of my things that are outside would leak or drip, or it could freeze, and I make sure if there’s any things that have that possibility that I shut valves off to them,” said Bill White, the owner of Maxwell-White Plumbing.
Plumbers say homeowners should have thermostats set at no lower than 55 degrees to help avoid causing any problems.
Vulnerable pipes on exterior walls should also be insulated when possible.
During extreme cold, letting faucets drip can help keep the water moving and prevent freezing.
Experts recommend that homeowners document everything in case of a problem, and to know how to quickly turn off the water in case a pipe does burst.
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