How to Protect Your Plumbing as Temperatures Dip to -20°F
Why -20°F Temperatures Are Dangerous for Plumbing When temperatures fall to -20°F, plumbing systems are under extreme stress. At this level of cold, pipes can freeze rapidly, even in homes that are normally well protected. As water freezes, it expands, creating intense pressure inside pipes. This pressure is what causes pipes to crack or burst,…