How to prevent your pipes from freezing as temperatures start dropping

[@anthonygambitta6220]

I ran a few faucets a bit all night during a 25 degree hard freeze, and I had running water the next day. My well pump is running fine afew days after the freeze by running a bit of water all night for three nights!! It works.

[@shuvmesumknowlegde]

When you know a severe cold is coming, the tap furthest to the intake pipe for water you should turn it on as a trickle.

[@leonconnelly7254]

This guy is great. I've watched many and he's only one of 2 so far that I've seen get it right and give the best advice. He didn't mention exterior faucets. Do y'all not need those dripping at a steady stream up north?

[@bubbleslovebird4974]

If you're house is old like the one I'm in just turn off the water and drain the pipes. Won't have water for a while but it's better then paying hundreds if not thousands in repairs and damages. Make sure all outside pipes are insulated to. And fallow what this video said to.

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Your

[@pamelariley6694]

Thanks

[@MY-ce2qt]

Thanks for the tips. They are real helpful.

[@OutlawTorn33]

Do not listen to this lady. never run a space heater down in the basement alone unless you like your house burned down

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Why not?

[@chuchulainn9275]

@@dystopiaisutopia Because it could cause a fire.

[@chuchulainn9275]

@@dystopiaisutopia You can use them but make sure to keep them away from flammables and don't leave them unattended.

[@eagleclaw1179]

@@dystopiaisutopia Because the majority of fires are started from space heater

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@eagleclaw1179 ok Fire Marshall Bill

[@Vaarik1]

What about this time? 4-5 days straight of weather below freezing, and some days wind chill below 0°. Should I have my faucets slowly dripping water the entire time?

[@Crystalee27]

Yes

[@FuIfillment]

Yeah I’ve had mines dripping over here and somehow my pipes still get frozen it’s unbelievable how cold it is out here.

[@Vaarik1]

@@FuIfillment The water coming out of my faucet is ice cold. My pipes are so close to freezing.

[@FuIfillment]

@@Vaarik1 Aw man, hopefully it doesn’t.

[@Kaykayyyy12344]

My water was off I’m not sure why but it’s not frozen. 10:27 pm and woke up at 2:15 am. How hot is your house ? I keep mine exactly on 75. I bumped it up to 77 when I woke up . My kitchen facet was just fine . I make sure my house is nice and warm toasty before I go to sleep to make sure if the water does happen to shut up by any means or if I forget to turn it on then least the house is keeping it warm

[@daisyq3418]

Good tips! And bring your pets in! 💗

[@eddyvideostar]

Daisy Q: Your pets will flood in themselves.

[@ToIsleOfView]

Good advice but he did not explain how leaving a faucet driping can cause scale to form on the faucet washer and may shorten the life.

[@katiefoster6624]

We can turn the main water valve off but how do you drain your pipes?

[@bubbleslovebird4974]

Open the faucets in the house.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@bubbleslovebird4974: Well done.

[@petikan]

very confusing. He advised to let a small running water to prevent freezing but then also suggest to turn off the water supply and drain the pipe by opening the tap. So which one to do?

[@gm7304]

break my cold frozen heart🥶

[@klausschwab6808]

Antifreeze dump and forget it

[@GodsMightySmiter]

That might stop drain pipes from freezing but It will do nothing for supply pipes.

[@klausschwab6808]

supply lines are always buried below frost line..? whats your point@@GodsMightySmiter