They also offered some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing.
Keith Richel, operations manager for Bishop Plumbing
, Heating & Air Conditioning, said on Monday afternoon that people should let water slowly drip from their fixtures and faucets — both hot and cold settings — to allow liquid to continue flowing and not freeze.
He also suggested:
• That a space heater be placed inside the mechanical room of any building, or home.
• Open cabinet doors and drawers where pipes may be located to allow whatever heat there is inside the home to flow through.
• Make sure garage doors are shut to prevent cold air from entering the home.