To avoid frozen pipes during extreme cold spells, try taking these precautions:
If water pipes are attached to an uninsulated outside wall, remove the clamp from the pipes, gently pull the pipes away from the wall and wrap with insulation.
If you've experienced frozen pipes before and haven't solved the problem, leave the cold water tap partially open from a faucet inside your home. Keep the water on until the outside temperature rises and stays above - 1 C.
Insulate all exposed outside water pipes with specially designed foam pipe covers available at building supply or home improvement stores.
Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
Open kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
If water pipes are attached to an uninsulated outside wall, remove the clamp from the pipes, gently pull the pipes away from the wall and wrap with insulation.
If you've experienced frozen pipes before and haven't solved the problem, leave the cold water tap partially open from a faucet inside your home. Keep the water on until the outside temperature rises and stays above - 1 C.
Insulate all exposed outside water pipes with specially designed foam pipe covers available at building supply or home improvement stores.
Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
Open kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.