US EditionProtect Your Pipes: How to Prevent Costly Freeze Damage This Winter
Experts recommend keeping water flowing and insulating pipes to prevent costly damage; freeze-thaw water damage costs about $10 billion annually, facility managers said.
- On January 23, 2026, Iowa's News Now staff reported that dropping temperatures in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, could freeze pipes, risking costly water damage and repairs for homeowners and facility managers.
- At about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Eyre explained that metal cools faster than water, causing stress and ice expansion that can crack pipes.
- Practical steps include keeping vulnerable spaces at least 55 degrees, letting faucets drip and opening cabinets, and insulating exposed pipes with foam tubing, heat blankets, or electrical heat tape.
- Plumbers and property owners face overwhelming calls as frozen pipes cause water damage, mold growth, and tenant displacement while freeze-thaw damage costs about $10 billion annually and $200 fixes pipes but not damage.
- With insurers reporting major 2025 losses, about 140 million people are under weather watches as facility managers and property owners face pressure to complete winterization checklists and reduce avoidable weather losses.
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Plumber shares tips on how to protect pipes from freezing in frigid conditions
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) -- As frigid temperatures continue in the area, the risk of frozen pipes potentially causing damage to homes increases. Local experts are sharing preventative tips with residents to mitigate this risk. Roger Knisely, co-owner of Knisely & Sons, stated that traditionally, colder weather means a surge in calls from homeowners concerned about [...]
Experts provide tips to prevent pipe bursts, other plumbing issues during winter storm
The bitter cold temperatures that will settle in after the snow falls could wreak havoc on home heating and plumbing. It’s never a good time for a catastrophic pipe burst, but especially not during a prolonged, extreme winter weather event. As Beltway Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing prepares to respond to a flood of calls for help beginning this weekend, they also shared some helpful advice and actions to make sure you aren’t one of the c…
Protect Your Pipes: How to Prevent Costly Freeze Damage This Winter
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Cold air doesn't just hit you when you step outside. It goes after your house, and your pipes are often first in line. One hard freeze can take a minor issue and blow it up into a wallet-draining disaster. When water freezes inside pipes, it expands, and that pressure can [...]
Plumber gives tips to prevent burst pipes during winter storms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many are fearing frozen pipes and plumbing problems as the temperatures plunge during the winter storm, however a plumbing company shared tips on how to protect your pipes. Before the ice, snow and brutally cold temperatures hit the Mid-South, plumbing experts say you should protect the water sources inside and outside of [...]
Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here's how to prevent them
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Jack Frost’s frozen rampage across Ohio will spare no one or thing, including the pipes in your house. Running water is a necessity for those who plan to stay bundled up and inside this weekend. When temperatures drop below freezing, water solidifies into ice, and in the process, that ice can […] The post Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here’s how to prevent them appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio N…
Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here’s how to prevent them
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Jack Frost’s frozen rampage across Ohio will spare no one or thing, including the pipes in your house. Running water is a necessity for those who plan to stay bundled up and inside this weekend. When temperatures drop below freezing, water solidifies into ice, and in the process, that ice can […] The post Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here’s how to prevent them appeared first on Richland Source.
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