LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — With temperatures dropping into single digits this week, homeowners are being reminded to keep their pipes from freezing.
Pipes freezing can be a problem because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on metal or plastic pipes.
Here are some tips the Louisville Water Company offered to protect your home’s pipes:
- Wrap exposed pipes and your water meter with insulating materials
- Cover outside vents of crawl spaces
- Close garage doors if a home has a slab foundation because some pipes are under concrete floors in the garage
- Run a small, steady stream of water and open cabinet doors to allow heat to circulate around pipes during extremely cold weather
- Know where your home’s main water shutoff valve is located. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately.
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