5 THINGS TO KNOW: How to prevent freezing pipes during below freezing temperatures
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing through Friday, the American Red Cross issued the following information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze happens: 1 Why ...
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Southeast Louisiana residents need to protect their pipes before the cold weather
AND THAT CAN GET VERY EXPENSIVE ... water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.Apply heat to the section of pipe using an ...
Bitter cold grips North Texas. Here's what to do if your pipes freeze.
Simple steps like allowing faucets to drip and covering outdoor pipes can save you from expensive repairs during this ...
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How to keep your pipes from freezing or bursting during ice-cold temperatures
The Reddi team says weather like this creates an “all hands on deck” situation for them, and they’ve been responding to cold weather calls all day. They say the lion’s share of frozen pipe calls ...
Frozen Frisco parking lot draws attention after water leak during record cold
Just off Coit Road, north of the Sam Rayburn Tollway, sits a parking lot largely covered in thick ice. Nearby trees sat ...
Milwaukee has logged a record number of water main breaks this year. Here's how to report them.
In general, water mains are susceptible to burst in the winter, especially if frost penetrates deep enough to reach them 6.5 feet underground. This winter, in particular, Milwaukee logged its driest ...
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Water main break leaves east side cars frozen to street
The main near Franklin Place and Pleasant Street broke Tuesday afternoon as officials document an increase in breaks this ...
Dangerous cold coming to Kansas City also presents risk for homes
Burst pipes can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. Fortunately, simple preventative steps can make all the difference ...
Expect pipes to burst as weather warms, says Calgary-based plumbing company
Daniel Thiessen, co-owner of Pete the Plumber, says any time the city experiences a wild temperature swing, there is a risk of pipes bursting.
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East Texas plumbers report uptick in frozen, burst pipes
With compounding days of cold weather across East Texas and even some new record lows, local plumbers are feeling the effects ...
Reading Fire Dept. reports increase in burst pipes, fire alarm problems
"With a lot of the sustained lower temperatures with wind chills, we've seen a lot of fire protection issues between sprinkler as well as fire alarm system issues," says Jeremy Searfoss, Reading Fire ...