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Freezing Pipes

An outdoor temperature of 20 degrees or below is all it takes to freeze or burst a pipe. Here is how this can be avoided:

Before Winter, disconnect all garden hoses and turn off water to the outside.

Wrap pipes that are near your exterior walls with insulation.

Caulk basement windows and close any open air vents.

If your pipes freeze shut off the main water valve. Open all faucets to relieve pressure in the pipes. A hair dryer can be used to thaw the pipe. Call a plumber.

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