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How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months

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If there is something worse than frozen pipes, then it is burst pipes. Bursting happens when there is too much pressure on the frozen pipes. This presentation will give you ideas on how to avoid this unfortunate incident. Visit: http://Kansas.Plumbers911.com - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas

How To Avoid Burst

Pipes During the Cold Months

Page 2: How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas

The freezing temperature during the cold months causes

the pipes to burst.

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Page 3: How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas

If no precaution is done, the water inside the pipes could

freeze and expand. Too much pressure will make the

pipes burst eventually.

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To lessen the chances of these pipes to burst, here are some tips on how to transfer heat

slowly to stop your pipes from freezing.

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Page 5: How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas

When it starts to get cold outside, turn your faucets a bit to keep the water from freezing. Pipes will not burst if the water is free flowing.

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Pipes outside the house are more prone to freezing. Leave the cabinet doors open so heat from inside the house will somehow heat the pipes.

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Heat tapes can keep your pipes warm during the cold season. Contact local plumbing companies and check for availability.

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Sometimes the root cause of the burst pipes problem is a dripping tap. It is best to check and fix them from time to time to avoid frozen pipes during the cold months.

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Turn the thermostat or heating on to disseminate heat all over the room and increase the temperature.

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Cover large areas with a foam board. The foam board will keep the heat within the barrier and the area will be

insulated.

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Keep your stopcock in sight. This way it is easy to

find and close it during emergency.

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Check your pipes from time to time to prevent the circumstances of having burst pipes come winter.

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If you need the help of trade experts , just call your friendly Kansas plumber. Plumbers 911

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