How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months in Kansas

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How To Avoid Burst Pipes During the Cold Months
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The freezing temperature during the cold months
causes the pipes to burst.
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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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• 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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We hope you learned how to avoid burst pipes
during the cold months.
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