Stick sensors as near pipes as possible and take action if numbers drop well below freezing. Important note: At this point, you may be wondering if you should use a space heater to rapidly heat ...

just after 11 a.m. Fire officials say the blaze started in the attic when the homeowner was reportedly using a heating gun to try and thaw the pipes. Officials say no injuries were reported and ...

This led to the heating system failing, and with the current extreme temperatures, multiple pipes burst throughout the building," Holcomb said in a statement. ALSO READ: Providence extends ...

causing the pipe to crack. To prevent a recurrence, I was advised to keep cabinet doors open to allow heat to reach the pipes and to wrap them in insulation, including the pipes in the basement ...

Thousands of homes in north London are still without hot water or heating nine days after a burst water main flooded gas pipes in what angry residents have described as a ‘perfect storm.’ ...

it likely means their pipes are frozen. Myrick said keeping the area warm near the lateral could help. He said a heat source should be used in open areas and not confined spaces. It could be a ...

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STERLING, Va., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The onset of frigid weather presents homeowners with a unique set of concerns. One of the most worrisome of all is frozen piping, which can ultimately ...

"Water expands when it freezes, and when that happens within your pipes, it can cause a lot of damage," said Daniel Fuentes, a veteran plumber and co-founder of Cardinal Plumbing, Heating & Air.

The prolonged freezing temperatures can pose a danger to water lines in a home. Frozen pipes can be more than just an inconvenience to a resident. If a pipe breaks due to a freeze, it can cause ...