Next, wrap tightly around the pipe, working your way down. Don’t allow any gaps to remain, which would let the heat get out. If possible, overlap each wrapped section by approximately a half-inch.

Wrap fiberglass tape pipe insulation around the hot water supply pipe coming out of the water heater. Extend it up about 10 inches. Wrap it with foil tape. 2. Bend Insulation Around Turns.

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To keep pipes from freezing: Wrap outdoor pipes and water meters in blankets, insulation or heat tape. Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathr… ...

Heating Pad: Wrap an electric heating pad around the frozen section of the pipe and set it to low. Towels Soaked in Hot Water : Soak towels in hot water, wring them out, and wrap them around the pipe.

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Heating Pad: Wrap an electric heating pad around the frozen section of the pipe and set it to low. Towels Soaked in Hot Water : Soak towels in hot water, wring them out, and wrap them around the pipe.