To prevent pipes from freezing, insulate any pipes in unheated spaces (crawlspaces, garages, attics, exterior walls), keep your thermostat at 55°F or higher even when away, open cabinet doors under sinks during cold snaps, drip cold water from the faucet farthest from your main, and disconnect/drain outdoor hose connections before the first freeze.
Freeze prevention checklist
- Insulate exposed pipes in crawlspaces, attics, garages
- Keep thermostat at 55°F or higher when away
- Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls
- Drip cold water from the farthest faucet
- Disconnect and drain garden hoses
- Add insulated faucet covers
- Install frost-free hose bibs
Get a pre-winter assessment through our plumbing services, plus frozen pipe repair if needed.
