Cold Weather Worries
It was 6 AM when the phone rang. I answered, unsure of what I’d hear. "Hello?" On the other end, a distressed voice replied, "I need help finding somewhere to stay. I’m renting, and right now, water is pouring from my ceiling. When I called my landlord, she told me to find somewhere else to live." Winter Weather Brings Unexpected Plumbing Emergencies With a record-breaking cold front, plumbing issues and power outages become common. This tenant experienced a burst pipe but didn’t know how to turn off the main water valve in the basement. Water ran for two hours before she had to call the fire department to shut it off. Be Prepared — Know Your Rights and Protect Your Home To prevent frozen pipes: Let hot and cold water trickle or drip from your faucet overnight. Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air circulate. Keep your heat on and set no lower than 55°F. If you plan to be away, have someone check your home daily or drain and shut off...