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Here s How Mainers Can Help Prevent Freezing Pipes This Winter

When To Worry About Frozen Pipes

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home - Today s Homeowner

Read this article to find out how to prevent your pipes from freezing, and what to do about it if they do freeze and break.

When To Worry About Frozen Pipes

When To Worry About Frozen Pipes We are in the middle of winter here in the State of Maine.  Typically for this time of year, depending where you are in the state, we average about 29-degrees Fahrenheit.  We typically fall into the low teens or have highs in the low 40s, according to Weatherspark.com. So, when should we be careful of our pipes freezing during this time of year? A study shared by Consumer Reports and conducted by the Building Research Council at the University of Illinois, shows that the temperature alert threshold is at 20-degrees Fahrenheit. We ve been a warmer weather pattern this winter so, this threshold doesn t seem to be an issue quite yet.  But, there is more winter to come.  So, here s what else to keep in mind when it comes to assessing frozen pipe risk in your home.

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