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![]() ![]() ![]() Instead, set your thermostat to 55 degrees to keep your pipes from freezing. Avoid shutting off your heating system completely if you will be away from home during winter.Use shut-off valves inside your home during winter to turn off the water supply to outside spigots, remove hoses attached to the house and turn on the spigots to drain any remaining water from the pipes.If a certain section of pipe is highly susceptible to freezing, use electric heat tape to keep the pipe warm. Use insulation to cover pipes that run through exterior walls, an attic, crawl space or unheated basement to prevent pipes from freezing - and possibly bursting.If that doesn’t work, call a professional. Also, using a drain cleaner on completely clogged drains may simply enlarge the blockage. Avoid using a drain cleaner if a drain is completely clogged, because it will probably produce a large pool of highly caustic water.When pouring a cleaner, avert your face and keep it as far away as possible from the bottle and the drain. Pay close attention to the directions and warning labels for chemical drain cleaners, because they are dangerous.Cover bathtub and shower drains with screens to prevent hair from clogging pipes.Dispose of grease or rendered fat in the trash.Have a plumber or heating and air-conditioning service check your water heater’s venting for proper draft and ensure the room is properly ventilated.Keep all flammable and combustible materials away from your water heater. ![]()
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