SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York has had its fair share of water main breaks, but why is it more frequent in the winter and how does the cold weather cause it to happen? Plus, how you can prevent ...
Water expands when it freezes, so when water in your home pipes start to expand, it has nowhere else to go and can cause your pipes to burst. When the temperature begins to drop, follow these tips ...
Temperatures tanking to below-0 degrees this week could lead to a costly issue inside homes across the Chicago area: frozen or bursting water pipes. “A little prevention now can save you from costly ...
As temperatures dip into the single digits in Wisconsin, officials are cautioning people to act immediately to prevent their pipes from freezing or bursting. The risk of pipe damage increases ...
With extreme cold settling in across Milwaukee this week, your pipes are at especially high risk of freezing or bursting. Along with cutting off your water, frozen pipes can lead to significant water ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor hoses ...
Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if ...
Fort Collins is forecast to see 100 or more hours of temperatures below freezing, including prolonged periods at night of temperatures below 0 degrees Saturday through Monday. Keep garage doors closed ...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The snow and ice are melting away, but some homeowners are now dealing with the impacts of the frigid temperatures. Frozen pipes are always a possibility after a winter storm, and it ...