The Jefferson Communities Water System (JCWS) offers residents the following tips for preventing property damage during freezing weather: Show
Renters and tenants may be responsible for personal property damage caused by broken water pipes during severe weather conditions. Residents should contact property management/landlord or maintenance personnel to locate property
owner’s cut-off valve and find ways to avoid pipe breakage during a freeze.
Related PostsAt what temperature should you drip outside faucets?When do I need to drip? Outside faucets – When the outside temperature is below 28 degrees for 4 hours or more. How much to drip? Drip 5 drops a minute, which means no need to run consistently.
Do I need to drip my outdoor faucets?Drain the faucet
Draining the outside faucet is critical, because standing water between the inside shut-off valve and the outdoor faucet can freeze and break both the fixture and shut-off valve. Creating an air space within the short segment of pipe gives any residual water room to expand if it freezes.
Should outdoor faucets be left open in winter?If you have conventional exterior faucets (AKA sillcock, hose bib, exterior spigot, etc.), you should have a shutoff valve inside which should be closed before freezing temperatures hit.
Should I cover outdoor faucets or let them drip?You should not let your outside faucets drip. Outside water fixtures are too exposed to outside weather conditions for dripping to work. It's a better option to drain your outside water fixtures, prevent water from freezing inside their pipes and have the faucet insulated.
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