No Heat & Freezing Pipes

Information to help when your home heating system is inoperative for hours or days. Plus other helpful Winter topics.
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No Heat & Freezing Pipes

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How To Keep Your Pipes From Freezing Without Heat
https://www.accurateleak.com/news/keep-pipes-freezing-without-heat/

No Heat & Freezing Pipes Earthquake-leaking-pipe Homes and businesses usually have a controlled climate year round, but winter can cause situations when the heat goes off just when you need it the most.

There are things you can do to keep your pipes from freezing without heat, but it does depend on factors such as how low the temperature will go and how long it will stay that way.

Follow these suggestions for protecting your plumbing during a cold snap or when the temps will turn frigid and stay that way for a period of time with no heat. ---CONTINUED---
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Two parts for this topic:

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Prevent Frozen Pipes – Extreme Cold Options, Plus Construction Tips
https://commonsensehome.com/prevent-frozen-pipes/

When cold weather strikes, water damage from frozen water pipes or no running water is the last thing you need. We’ll explain how to prevent frozen pipes when abruptly cold weather hits, and list construction or remodeling options that reduce your risk in the future. ---CONTINUED---

Thawing Frozen Pipes – 3 Ways to Safely Thaw Out Frozen Pipes
https://commonsensehome.com/thawing-frozen-pipes/
(SNIP) ... In this post, we’ll cover three options for thawing frozen pipes safely, plus tips for frozen drain pipes, emergency repairs and avoiding frozen pipes. ---CONTINUED---
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Image Hat Tip to rick1, over at EHP-D:

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Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If They Freeze)
https://www.almanac.com/content/preventing-frozen-pipes-and-what-do-if-they-freeze

Frozen pipes are one of the most distressing problems a homeowner can encounter. Here’s how to prevent pipes from freezing and how to thaw frozen pipes. ---CONTINUED---
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