Pipes generally start to freeze when outdoor temperatures fall below 20°F for at least six hours straight, especially with wind. In poorly insulated or exposed locations — crawlspaces, exterior walls, garages, and unheated attics — pipes can freeze even at higher temperatures if there’s wind exposure or no airflow from heated spaces.
Pay extra attention when
- Outdoor temperatures drop below 20°F
- Wind chill makes exposed pipes feel much colder
- You’re traveling and the home is set to a lower thermostat
- Your home has un-insulated crawlspace or exterior-wall plumbing
- You’ve had frozen pipes before
Insulating vulnerable pipes is the cheapest insurance against a freeze. Our team adds pipe insulation, repairs damaged lines, and recommends shutoff valve upgrades during plumbing inspections, and we’re available 24/7 for frozen pipe repair when prevention isn’t enough.
