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2. How to Fix Your Frozen Pipes, According to Experts - AOL

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   The best way to prevent frozen pipes is to leave a steady trickle (not a full blast) running in at least one of your faucets overnight. The constant stream of running water will prevent the pipes ...

3. How to prevent pipes from freezing in your home (and how to ...

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   As the frozen pipes are treated, water will begin to melt and flow through the frozen areas. The running water through the pipe will help melt the ice. Apply heat to frozen pipes until full water ...

4. How homeowners can prevent pipes from freezing during winter

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   Prevent clogged drains. Regularly pour boiling water down drains to help break down soap scum and grease buildup. Making a simple mixture with common household items and using them in sinks and ...

5. How to keep your pipes from freezing during cold temperatures ...

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   Avoid applying flames to thaw pipes. Do not try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Consider a hair dryer as a possible heat source (with caution).

6. Frost line - Wikipedia

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   Water and sewage pipes are typically buried below the frost line to prevent them from freezing. Alternatively, pipes may be insulated or heated using heat tape or similar products to allow for shallower depths.

7. Pipe insulation - Wikipedia

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   Pipe insulation cannot prevent the freezing of standing water in pipework, but it can increase the time required for freezing to occur—thereby reducing the risk of the water in the pipes freezing. For this reason, it is recommended to insulate pipework at risk of freezing, and local water-supply regulations may require pipe insulation be ...

8. Antifreeze - Wikipedia

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   Because water has good properties as a coolant, water plus antifreeze is used in internal combustion engines and other heat transfer applications, such as HVAC chillers and solar water heaters. The purpose of antifreeze is to prevent a rigid enclosure from bursting due to expansion when water freezes .

9. Should I turn off water if pipes are frozen? How to keep ...

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   What to do when water pipes freeze. Here are tips from The Red Cross. If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against ...