How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in the Winter
To prevent your pipes from freezing this winter, the Keokuk Municipal Waterworks suggests the following:
- Be sure all water pipes exposed to the cold are insulated – outside pipes, pipes in unheated garages and pipes in unheated basements. Just about any kind of blanket-type insulation will help.
- Close off crawl spaces, repair broken and cracked basement windows. Weather strip and caulk basement doors and windows, so that they close tightly.
- Insulate meters. In the case of a frozen meter, a charge will occur and will be billed to your account.
These tips are suggested by the Keokuk Municipal Waterworks