How to prevent frozen pipes

Remove and drain hoses; close the inside valve to each outdoor hose faucet and leave the outside faucet open to drain; drain sprinkler lines per the installer Insulate pipes in unheated areas (basement, crawl space, attic, garage, cabinets on exterior walls); consider pipe sleeves or UL-listed heat tape Find your main water shutoff (and well pump breaker) and make sure it works (general advice, not from the Red Cross)

Let cold water drip from faucets on exposed pipes Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors so warm air reaches the pipes Keep garage doors closed if water lines run there Away from home? Keep the heat at 55°F or higher

Keep the faucet open, and apply heat with a hair dryer, heating pad or space heater kept away from flammables. Never use a blowtorch or any open flame Can't find it, can't reach it, or can't thaw it? Call a licensed plumber. If a pipe bursts, shut off the main water (general advice)