This involves installing heating cable and heating wrap along your vulnerable pipes so it can heat the pipes directly in the winter and keep the water from ever freezing again. Heat wrap is fairly ...

If the water is still running and no pipes have burst, you can take the following steps. (Of course, if you suspect a more serious problem, call a plumber.) Turn on the faucet. As you heat the ...

Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe. Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space ...

Seal gaps around pipes, wiring and vents to stop cold air leaks. Open cabinet doors to allow heat to reach uninsulated pipes under kitchen and bathroom sinks. Allow water to drip from faucets that ...

Apply heat with a hairdryer, hot towel, or space heater to the frozen section of the pipe until it thaws and water is restored. If you're unable to find the frozen pipe, or if it's not accessible ...

UNFORTUNATELY, YOU GET A TON OF EMERGENCY CALLS WHEN IT GETS THIS COLD. A LOT OF FROZEN PIPES, NO HEAT AND STUFF LIKE THAT. SO TRY TO RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IT CAN BE COSTLY TO HEAT YOUR ...

But sub-zero temperatures pose a risk for pipes to freeze or worst case, burst. Here's how to manage in these freezing temperatures. Apply heat to the section of the pipe using an electric heating ...

Instead, use gentle heat sources like a hair dryer or heating pad to gradually thaw it. If your only option is hot water, wrap your pipes with towels soaked in hot water.

While you may incur a higher heating bill, you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst. If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home ...

He said one simple way to keep your pipes flowing is to crank up the heat a little. "It may be costing you a few bucks but it's going to cost you many bucks if something breaks," Mertz told KDKA.

Insulate pipes exposed to the elements or cold drafts. By keeping your water warmer, you reduce the amount of energy needed to heat water during the cold winter months. Place an insulating dome or ...

Instead, Haight suggests the following steps to prevent your pipes from freezing: Open cabinet doors to allow more heat to get to un-insulated pipes under a sink or appliance that is near an outer ...