Cold weather can turn plumbing into an emergency fast.
Pipes freeze when temperatures drop and water inside the pipe turns to ice, creating pressure that can crack the pipe.
Basements, crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls, and under-sink cabinets are common frozen pipe locations.
Keep heat on, open cabinet doors, drip faucets, insulate pipes, and seal gaps where cold air enters.
If water stops flowing or you see leaks, treat it as a possible emergency.
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