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Seven Home Checks to Reduce Frozen-Pipe Risk

Inspect exposed plumbing before a cold snap and never thaw frozen pipes using an open flame.

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Pipes near outside walls or in unheated spaces can freeze during severe cold. The American Red Cross offers preventive guidance, but local water utility and building management instructions take precedence.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect exposed pipes under sinks near exterior walls, on balconies, and in garages or sheds for damage or leaks.
2. Close exposed garage doors and gaps and keep heated areas containing plumbing from becoming dangerously cold.
3. Before opening sink cabinets to circulate warm air, move cleaning chemicals beyond children's reach.
4. Inspect pipe insulation, but leave heat tape and electrical or plumbing modifications to qualified professionals.
5. Allowing a small cold-water drip in extreme weather should follow the local water utility's and manager's advice and water-use restrictions.
6. If flow becomes a trickle or stops, suspect freezing and call a plumber or building manager. Never apply a torch or open flame.
7. For bursts or leaks, close only your clearly identified safe-to-operate unit shutoff. Avoid wet electrical equipment and seek professional repairs.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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