Tip #1: Keep the Heat On

If you are leaving for a period of time, make sure that the heat is on at your property. The heat can help prevent pipes from freezing, and if pipes freeze and burst, it can cause a lot of water damage to the property and your possessions.

Tip #2: Allow the Faucet to Drip

Allowing the faucet to be open will prevent freezing along with pressure from building up and thus keep the pipe from bursting.

Tip #3: Seal up Cracks and Holes

Seal gaps around holes where pipes run through walls or floors, especially where the hole is letting in cold air.

Tip #4: Apply Heating Tape

Heating tape works like an electric blanket for pipes, supplying heat directly to the pipe to keep it warm curing cold spells.

Tip #5: Extra Insulation

Pipes located in areas that do not have proper insulation, such as basements or attics, may need extra insulation to keep from freezing. Pipes in basements or attics are not the only ones that may not be properly insulated from the cold.