With the upcoming deep freeze heading towards New England we encourage you to be prepared for the extreme cold, however short lived in may be! Here are some tips to consider as we head into this weekend.

Drain outside faucets and use insulated faucet covers
Keep cabinet doors open to let warm air circulate around the pipes under sinks and adjacent to outside walls
Turn on all faucets at a slow drip to keep water moving and to prevent pressure from rising
Set the thermostat no lower than 65 degrees. And don’t turn your heat down at night! You want to maintain your heat throughout the night when this cold weather hits. Depending on what type of heating system you have, when you turn your thermostat down at night your heat system won’t cycle for a while and during that down period the heat lines can freeze.
If you have an attached garage, keep the doors shut except for during exit and entry. Garages (and the pipes in them) get colder than you might expect!
If you’re leaving your property for an extended period of time, consider shutting off the main water supply line and winterizing your appliances. A licensed, fully insured plumber can perform this work for you. Additionally, keep your heat on and ask someone to check on your property regularly.
Know the locations of your water mains and supply lines. Mark them so they can be easily shut down in the event of an emergency, such as a burst pipe or structural damage.
Remember that if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented and wind up lost. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.