Tips to prevent frozen pipes from bursting — and how to clean up water if they do
Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...
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Why Is Your Fridge Acting Up? 4 Common Problems and Easy Fixes
Cause 1: One of the most common causes of a refrigerator running too often (or worse, constantly) is a buildup of debris and ...
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Boil Water Advisory lifted in Prince George’s County
WSSC Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for customers in southern Prince George’s County as of 4:25 p.m. today. Test results confirmed the water is safe to consume.
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Water utilities are flushing pipes to clean drinking water after the fires. Here’s what to know
During the fires, multiple areas were put under Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories. And while many have been lifted, contamination is still a concern. Pipe flushing and testing is the primary ...
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How to Install Plumbing for an Ice Maker
Most contain a saddle valve (which doesn’t meet plumbing code in some regions), and some contain plastic tubing (which can ...
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Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting
Along with winter comes cold weather problems like frozen pipes. “Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from flowing properly, but they can potentially burst and cause flooding to your home ...
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Sunshine thawing ice and snow, revealing broken pipes for Houston residents
Thursday's warmer weather melted ice and snow, revealing broken pipes for some residents and keeping plumbers busy. Plumbers emphasized the importance of insulating exposed fixtures to prevent freeze ...
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Houston homes are vulnerable to winter storm damage, check four areas of your home for issues
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Snow, ice, and frigid temperatures can cause ... If you lost water pressure, your pipes may have frozen. Experts said you'll know if there's a problem from that.
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Keeping pipes protected through the final freezing temperatures
As Houston faces its last night of freezing temperatures, residents are urged to take precautions to protect their plumbing. Plumber Hector Morales shares essential tips, such as wrapping pipes with ...
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Northeast Ohio contends with slick ice, injuries and burst pipes amid frigid temps
The frigid weather also took a toll on homes, with Cleveland-area plumbers reporting a significant uptick in burst pipes. Summa Health ... from people slipping on ice, said Dr. Austin Wellock ...
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Advice you didn't think you needed in Florida: What to do if your pipes are frozen
Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe. Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space ...
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Ice clog at intake pipe prompts 'precautionary' warning to limit water use
Barker water treatment plant, alerting her that something was wrong with the town’s water intake pipe. This morning (Jan. 22), the Town of Collingwood announced that frazil ice was the cause of ...