Know Where Water Turn Off Is
Do you know how to turn off the water to the house? It is best to know and locate the valve during nicer weather, but it needs to be done if you haven’t already done it.
A frozen pipe can burst and you can have water leaks in the house. Not only is the water bill going to rise drastically with a leak, water can cause a lot of damage fast. It is a problem any time it happens, but in the winter, nothing will dry out fast and mildew will start to grow right away. A burst pipe outside may not be noticeable until the weather warms. That can be in the afternoon in southern states or months in the northern states.
To avoid burst pipes, do the unthinkable…allow your faucet to drip. Moving water is less likely to freeze. Yes it will affect the water bill, but it is less expensive than burst pipes. Some pipes freeze, but never burst. No water for a shower in the morning while waiting for pipes to unfreeze can be bothersome and may be worth the cost of a dripping faucet.
If you can’t find the water turn off ask a neighbor or research online. It is usually on a main pipe into the home and also at the water meter. Each room that has water should have its own indvidual turn off. Know where these are in case of plumbing problems in just the bathroom or kitchen.
Knowing where you water turn off is should be something everyone in the house knows.