Plumbing · Homeowner answer
How do I stop pipes freezing?
Short answer
Insulate pipes in the attic, garage and on outside walls, keep the heating on low during a cold snap, and protect outside taps. Know where your stopcock is in case one bursts.
What changes the answer
- where pipes run
- how exposed the house is
What you can check yourself
- check attic pipes and tanks are lagged
- fit an insulated cover to outside taps
What to do next
It is a small, cheap job to do before winter.
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