How to Protect Your Pipes Before the First Freeze
How to Protect Your Pipes Before the First Freeze
Global · Published Oct 25, 2026
• Learn how to safeguard your home's plumbing from freezing temperatures with simple, effective steps.
• Prevent costly damage by preparing before the first hard freeze.

Steps to Prepare Your Pipes

Start by disconnecting and draining garden hoses, as they can trap water in outdoor spigots. Shut off and drain outdoor faucets, and insulate exposed pipes with foam sleeves. For sprinkler systems, schedule a professional blowout to remove water from the lines. Inside your home, open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.

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