Simple Hint to Avoid Frozen Pipes
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Lisa; we also let faucets drip when not in use or when we were on vacation. There is a commercial heat tape you can DIY. I recall about $15 to save hundreds in plumber cost.
Letting them run can help, it's about all you can do if there pipes are along the wall and you don't have access to them
Keeping cabinet doors open under sinks helps give access to warmer air to the pipes. Letting the water drip is good if you live in an area where the electricity goes out. Heat tapes work off electricity.
Great tips! Really important for the winter months!
small straw put into heat vent, tape right around where it goes into the vent
open cabinet doors, run the water as a dribble, heat light on pump
On outside faucets I use a rag to wrap the faucet and a plastic grocery sack to wrap around the rag. Then I use a large rubber band or thick string to wrap around to hold all together.