SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- With freezing weather approaching, the prevention of frozen pipes and what to do in the event of a pipe burst is crucial information to be aware of.
Vice President of BluSky Restoration, Mike Scott, spoke with ABC57 on important practices to protect your pipes during extreme winter temperatures.
"If you have any kitchen sinks or any bathroom sinks, leave the water on a drip. It doesn't need to be a constant stream, but if you have a drip, that's going to relieve some pressure from the pipes, and it's going to allow the water to move through the system to reduce the chances of a freeze." He continues, "Also underneath your kitchen cabinets and your vanities, open up those cupboards. That's going to allow some of that warmer air that we experience to get under there, because those areas are naturally colder. So, opening up those cupboards is going to get some warm air there."
Scott also told ABC57 that it is important to keep homes, businesses, and rental properties above 55 degrees along with knowing where the water main shut off is in case of a freeze.