Safety Tips when Temperature Drops
The following are the safety tips to observe when the temperature begins to drop.
•Open doors below sinks. This will allow warm air to reach the pipes — especially those in which a sink is located against an exterior wall untimately this can keep pipes from freezing.
•Keep a small stream of lukewarm water running from each faucet — including those in the tub or shower. This is especialy important if pipes are located in an exterior wall or under a concrete slab.
•Never use a gas oven or clothes dryer to warm the house. Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly and hard to detect because it’s odorless and colorless. State law requires that all houses have a carbon monoxide detector for this reason.
•Keep your drapes and blinds closed at night to reduce heat loss. Open them during the day to allow for natural warmth caused by the sun.