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Q:How can I reduce the risk of frozen pipes this winter?
A:
- Make sure all pipes and tanks in the loft space are fully lagged.
- Find your main stopcock and make sure you can turn it off and on. If you have a water meter, the ‘off' switch is on the meter - probably right outside your house.
- Repair any dripping taps.
- Check your loft insulation is thick enough and in good condition.
- Leave your heating on to maintain an air temperature of at least 5c (40F) especially if you are away for more than a day or two during the winter months.
- Open the loft trap door to allow warm air to reach the loft.
For more advice on how to prepare your pipes...
www.thameswater.co.uk
www.plumbingpages.com
www.britishgasnews.co.uk
www.iphe.org.uk/consumer/plumbemergency.html