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1\/10\/2025\"\"<\/h3>\n

It’s winter in Wisconsin, the frost level in the ground is nearing 3ft as of today.<\/p>\n

Make sure basements and crawlspaces where water pipes & water meters are located are heated properly. Unheated plumbing area will freeze pipes and meters resulting in property damage.<\/p>\n

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    • Assure the basement area temperature is above freezing.<\/li>\n
    • Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas.<\/li>\n
    • Utilize heat tape on pipes in crawl spaces and other unheated areas.<\/li>\n
    • Seal off access doors, air vents, and cracks.<\/li>\n
    • Open cabinets and closets that contain water lines to allow circulation of warm air.<\/li>\n
    • Locate master shutoff valve, so water can quickly be turned off if a leak occurs.<\/li>\n
    • Check empty and vacant buildings to ensure heat is maintained. If out of town, have a neighbor or relative periodically check the property. Significant frost or condensation on windows maybe an indication a heating system has failed, and water may be running due to frozen\/broken pipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Property owners are responsible to warm pipes in unheated locations of the dwelling and protect water meters from freezing. If the meter is damaged from freezing the owner may be responsible for the replacement cost. Care needs to be taken when thawing frozen pipes. Apply heat to the section of frozen pipe using an electric hair dryer, or by wrapping an electric heating pad around the pipe. Do not<\/u> use a torch, kerosene or propane heater, or any open flame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

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