–Click here to jump straight to the tips– Have you heard? It’s cold! Energy bills tend to go up during cold weather as systems churn away to keep everyone warm. Sure, it’s important to keep your home (and yourself) warm during cold weather – pipes begin freezing around 20 degrees without extra warming measures, according […]
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As winter approaches, here are some tips to prevent frozen pipes
As the winter season approaches, the Northern Kentucky Water District is reminding people to take action to prevent frozen and burst pipes. The types of pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to an announcement from […]
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Prevent frozen pipes this winter with these tips
No matter the strength of a plastic or metal pipe, freezing water expansion creates a significant amount of pressure that can cause pipes to break. The Northern Kentucky Water District wants to help prevent these types of breaks that can cause substantial damage and is offering tips on how to do so. The types of pipes […]
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How to protect your pipes as arctic temps arrive
Written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer A massive winter storm is approaching the Tri-State and with it comes several inches of snow, and wind gusts up to 50 mph. The wind chill is what will make the next few days extremely dangerous. Some portions of the Tri-State may feel as cold as -40. […]