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Prevent frozen pipes by keeping your heat at 55°F or higher, letting faucets on exterior walls drip during extreme cold, opening cabinet doors under sinks, insulating exposed pipes, and disconnecting outdoor hoses before winter.
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Shut off the main water valve if you can reach it safely, keep away from wet outlets and appliances, and call us. Every hour of standing water spreads the damage further.
Prevent frozen pipes by keeping your heat at 55°F or higher, letting faucets on exterior walls drip during extreme cold, opening cabinet doors under sinks, insulating exposed pipes, and disconnecting outdoor hoses before winter.
For immediate help, call Patriot Dry at (833) 502-4258.
Updated October 16, 2026 · Written and reviewed by the Patriot Dry team
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Keep the heat on
The American Red Cross advises keeping the thermostat at 55°F or higher, even when you are away.
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Let faucets drip
A slow drip on faucets served by exposed pipes keeps water moving during extreme cold.
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Open cabinet doors
Let warm air reach pipes under kitchen and bathroom sinks on exterior walls.
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Insulate exposed pipes
Use foam sleeves or heat tape in attics, crawl spaces, and garages.
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Prepare outdoor plumbing
Disconnect hoses and shut off and drain outdoor spigots before freezing weather.
Signs include little or no water from a faucet and frost on exposed pipes. Keep the faucet open and warm the pipe gently with a hair dryer or space heater kept away from flammable materials. Never use an open flame.
If the pipe has split, shut off the main water valve before it thaws, because the leak usually starts when the ice melts.
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At what temperature do pipes freeze?
Risk rises when outdoor temperatures stay below about 20°F, especially for pipes in unheated spaces or exterior walls.
Call now: (833) 502-4258Does homeowners insurance cover frozen pipes?
Often, if you took reasonable steps such as keeping the heat on. Policies vary.
Call now: (833) 502-4258Can a frozen pipe burst after it thaws?
The pipe usually splits while frozen, and the leak appears when it thaws.
Call now: (833) 502-4258Who do I call for frozen pipe water damage near me?
Call Patriot Dry at (833) 502-4258. A real person answers, helps you make the area safe, and connects you with a local frozen pipe water damage professional.
Call now: (833) 502-4258Is there a 24 hour frozen pipe water damage company near me?
Yes. Patriot Dry's line is answered 24/7 emergency response. Call (833) 502-4258 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
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