If you live in an area that gets cold enough to freeze your water pipes, you may already know some of the dangers that come with frozen pipes. Pipes freeze for a number of reasons, but no matter the reason, the damage is serious. The most worrisome problem caused by a frozen pipe is bursting. If the water in the pipe freezes, it will expand. That expansion will put increasing amounts of pressure on the pipe as the expansion continues until ultimately the pipe can take no more and gives way to the pressure applied by the frozen water.

Blow Warm Air through the Crawlspace
If your home has a crawlspace that can be accessed from inside the house, it may be a good idea to open the door and use a fan to blow warm air from the home into the crawlspace. The warm air should be enough to keep the pipes warm and water from freezing.

Insulate Your Pipes
Just as it does for your home, insulation will help keep your pipes warm. There are a number of different insulation materials you can use for this project, however simply wrapping insulation around the pipes is usually enough to keep them from freezing.

Make Sure Outside Openings Are Closed
One of the most common ways pipes freeze is from outside water pipes being left open during the cold months. If your home has a water outlet for a hose or other device on the outside of your home, you should always be sure to close off and drain the pipe for the winter.

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