{"id":44166,"date":"2023-11-30T08:59:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T08:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=44166"},"modified":"2023-11-30T08:59:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T08:59:08","slug":"simple-cheap-task-to-prevent-your-pipes-from-freezing-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/simple-cheap-task-to-prevent-your-pipes-from-freezing-now\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Simple\u2019 cheap task to prevent your pipes from freezing now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martin Lewis finally explains the best way to use your heating<\/h3>\n

Taking to Martin & Co, energy and heating expert, Peter Clayton at Trade Plumbing, explained: \u201cThe recommended temperature for a UK home at night is 18C, so whether you need to keep your heating on at night will depend on how well your property retains heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cA well-insulated, modern home should retain enough heat during the day to maintain a healthy temperature during the night, negating the need for heating.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut an older home, which is less well-insulated, may require nighttime heating to maintain that ideal 18C temperature.\u201d<\/p>\n

The biggest risk to a property from not turning on the heating during winter is frozen pipes, according to the expert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Because water expands when it freezes, pipes can end up bursting and flooding the home, causing major damage to the home.<\/p>\n

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By using your heating system, even at a low temperature, the expert said you\u2019ll help to stop pipework located in cold spaces from freezing.<\/p>\n

The expert said: \u201cIt\u2019s imperative to insulate your pipes to prevent them from freezing during the winter months, especially in cold areas of the home like garages and lofts.<\/p>\n

\u201cLuckily it is a simple and pain-free task. Simply get some foam pipe sleeves, cut to the correct length and then make another slit down one side of the foam. Next, slip the foam onto the appropriate pipes and use an adjustable zip tie to keep the foam secured.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf it is particularly cold and you\u2019re worried about your pipes freezing, make sure to turn your taps on and off regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will help to keep your pipes at a reasonable temperature and prevent them from freezing.\u201d However, if you do find that pipes in the home do end up freezing for whatever reason, Peter shared some advice on what to do.<\/p>\n

Start by locating which pipes are frozen, and they\u2019ll usually be in a cold area of the home such as the loft.<\/p>\n