{"id":30332,"date":"2024-12-31T15:09:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T15:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/?p=30332"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:01:43","slug":"how-to-avoid-frozen-pipes-in-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-frozen-pipes-in-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Frozen Pipes in Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Avoid Frozen Pipes in MA By 128 Plumbing\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WivuMDCu-H4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter has arrived in Massachusetts. When the temps drop below freezing, frozen pipes become a serious concern for homeowners. Not only are they disruptive to your routine, but they can cause serious damage to your home and could lead to a burst. At 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling &amp; Electric, we\u2019ve already helped thousands of homeowners with frozen pipes and no-heat emergency situations and want to share tips on how to avoid them altogether. The biggest tip is for those that have had frozen pipes before: it\u2019ll happen again. Stay prepared for colder weather with some essential tips to protect your home:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>1. Turn the Heat Up a Few Degrees<\/h2>\n<p>Dom at 128 says to not be afraid of turning up the thermostat a few degrees. Even if you plan to be away for an extended period, keep the thermostat set to at <i>least<\/i> 55\u00b0F. If your home\u2019s temperature drops too low, pipes in exterior walls or uninsulated spaces are at risk. Also, be sure to check the batteries in your home\u2019s thermostat to ensure proper operation.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Disconnect Outdoor Hoses<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnecting your outdoor hoses and spigots and turning them completely off inside can help prevent the water inside the pipes from freezing when temperatures drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Ensure Baseboards Are Clear<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture and other household items blocking air vents or baseboards along the walls or floors are easy to forget about. They can prevent heat from circulating throughout your home properly. Ensuring no blockages to your heat flow will prevent pipes from freezing. Even opening curtains and shades to let more sunshine in can make a difference. Give those wall and floor vents more space to flow.4<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Clear Outdoor Vents of Any Snow and Ice<\/h2>\n<p>When large amounts of snow accumulate outside, it\u2019s easy to forget about your home\u2019s ventilation system. When vents become covered by snow or ice, it can block the pipes and potentially send carbon monoxide back into your home. Making sure these are cleared at all times will prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Install SmartHome Devices for Plumbing and Heating<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, you can avoid flooded basements, no-heat emergencies, and water heating issues by having a professional install smart heat and water sensors. A smart heating device can help detect when the temperature isn\u2019t keeping up. A water sensor can detect leaks and turn off the water before a flood. Ask 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling &amp; Electric to get your smart devices installed this season and enjoy everyday peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Get a Heating and Plumbing Professional in Your Home Yearly<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers of heating systems recommend yearly maintenance. Your heating system requires maintenance, just like your car does. When you get maintenance on your car, you can feel the difference. By getting a professional in your home to maintain your equipment, you can avoid future potential repairs and get the most efficiency possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What To Do If You Do Get a Frozen Pipe<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultimately, the goal is to reduce pressure before it bursts. Turn on the faucet to the pipe that&#8217;s frozen.<\/li>\n<li>Apply heat with a space heater or even a hair dryer.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u00a0notice cracks, bulging, or leaks, turn off the main water valve immediately and call our plumbing team immediately.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a pipe burst, turn off your main water valve and call our plumbing team immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After back-to-back freezing temperatures, our plumbing team was visited by Mike Sullivan, reporter at WBZ News Boston, to share expert advice on how to prevent frozen pipes and minimize the risk of winter damage. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay alert and ahead of potential issues with your home\u2019s heating and plumbing systems, 128 is excited to offer smart home devices that can detect a problem <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it becomes major. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master plumber Dom and the team have gone from a home in Andover with no heat or hot water, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to frozen pipes that caused the water to stop working in Cambridge. With the use of smart home technology, you\u2019re able to monitor the functioning of your heat and hot water systems and address major issues like these before they become damaging. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more in-depth tips and to watch the full segment, visit the CBS News website at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/boston\/video\/how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.cbsnews.com\/boston\/video\/how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Stay safe and warm this winter!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For plumbing, heating, or electrical questions you have about your home this season, the 128 experts are ready to help. Message or call, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/request-an-appointment\/\">book here now.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter has arrived in Massachusetts. When the temps drop below freezing, frozen pipes become a serious concern for homeowners. 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