Friday, January 3, 2014

1-5-14 prevent water pipes from freezing

The Fond du Lac water utility is offering tips for customers to protect water pipes in their homes and businesses from breaking or freezing during the extreme cold weather.  Water Operations manager, Kathy Scharf, says make sure your basement is above freezing and insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas.  Seal off access doors, air vents and cracks, open cabinets and closets that contain water lines to allow circulation of warm air, locate the master shutoff valve so water can quickly be turned off if a leak occurs and allow a tin steady stream of water to run constantly if you know conditions at your property are not adequate.

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