If you've been outside in Gunnison lately, you may have noticed we're a tad bit chilly these days. After a couple of years of milder winter weather, we seem to be back in the deepfreeze of yore.
By following a few practical tips, you can help avoid frozen water pipes this winter.
Maintain the heat at a minimum of 55 degrees inside your home.
Don't turn your furnace off when you leave for a winter vacation.
Avoid cold drafts by the water meter or on exposed pipes by replacing broken windows, caulking holes in the foundation and around window frames.
If the water meter or water pipes are near the foundation, in a crawl space, or in another area where cold temperatures are present, wrap the meter and pipes and insulate the area.
When the temperatures are severly cold, run the cold water faucet in the sink or tub at a MINIMAL rate to maintain water movement through the pipes to help prevent freezing.
Stay warm! Spring is just around the chilly corner.
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