Well, one thing is for sure, we definitely aren't in California...

...where the coldest I had ever experienced was like 28 degrees. I really doubt that freezing pipes are ever an issue, even in the winter. So I never gave that much thought

to freezing pipes being a problem when I moved to North Dakota until I read a post on social media this morning. Someone suggested that turning your faucets on at a very

small stream, of hot water, will help prevent your pipes from freezing. Is there anything else you can do when it gets this cold? So far this winter we have been pretty lucky,

the temps have been below zero a handful of times, but obviously, we are not out of the woods yet, we're only in February.

So with that, I figured I would turn to Google and see what other measures people can take

So the post I mentioned earlier is accurate, according to mobilehomedoctor.com "A small amount of water dripping from a faucet near each end of the house may be all it

takes to prevent freezing. If the water supply to the kitchen sink or other fixture goes through or near an external wall, they will be the first to freeze. Opening the cabinet door to let warm interior air into the space will help keep those pipe segments warmer"

Heat tape is also recommended

Here is how heat tape can help - "Heat tape is an electrical warming device you wrap around your pipes to heat them when a thermostat senses the temperature of the pipe

is too low. It’s cheap compared to the cost of frozen pipe repairs" mobilehomedoctor.com repairs" mobilehomedoctor.com added. So I hope that helps, just keep thinking "Summer is almost here" -


 

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