If one hadn't properly insulated their home's pipes or dripped faucets prior to below-freezing temperatures, there are key ...
start by turning off the incoming water. If the valve has a wheel-style handle, turn the valve clockwise until it stops; for a lever-style handle, move it perpendicular to the pipe. Once the valve ...
W hen a water pipe bursts or a plumbing emergency hits, knowing how to stop the flow of water into your home can save you ...
A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting! FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez gives a quick show of how you can shut ...
Crews are working to repair a fire hydrant after a valve broke in Roslindale Wednesday morning, causing water to flood an ...
Locate your main water shut-off valve. In most homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe goes into the home. Once you've located the valve, try and close it.
Ohio's bitterly cold weather lately brings the danger of frozen water pipes at home. Here's how to thaw them out and prevent ...
Outside valves should be open to let the water drain and remain open "so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break." Insulate attics, basements and crawl ...
If the pipe has burst, shut off the water at the main valve and call a plumber. To keep your pipes from freezing, AAA and the Red Cross offer these suggestions: Insulate pipes in the attic or ...
Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...