Getting Ready for a Hard Freeze in Abilene
Short answer: before a hard freeze, cover outdoor faucets, drip faucets on outside walls, open sink cabinets and know where your main shut-off is. Most freeze damage in the Big Country comes from a few vulnerable pipes.
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Homes built for heat often have pipes in attics, exterior walls and garages.
Outdoor faucets
Disconnect hoses and cover hose bibs.
Drip
A slow drip on faucets along outside walls keeps water moving.
Cabinets
Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls to let warm air in.
Sprinklers
Drain irrigation lines and protect backflow preventers.
Garages
Insulate pipes and water heater lines in unheated garages.
Shut-off
Know where the main is; see finding your water shut-off.
After the thaw
Check for leaks in walls, ceilings and the attic as temperatures rise.
During the freeze
Keep the thermostat steady day and night, even if you're away, and check under sinks each morning. A faucet that slows to a trickle is a sign a pipe is starting to freeze.
Pier-and-beam homes
Older raised homes have pipes in the open crawl space; skirting and pipe insulation keep the wind off them.
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