City Utilities: Protect your pipes as temperatures drop

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) -As temperatures are dropping, it is good to remember that frozen pipes in your home can lead to disrupted water service and costly damage.

City Utilities says that with temperatures expected to drop into the single digits, we should all take proper precautions to protect our pipes from freezing.

The following tips will help safeguard your home during the extreme cold:

Keep garage doors closed to retain heat and protect your water meter and home.
Run a small trickle of lukewarm water to keep water flowing and help prevent pipes from freezing.
Open cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around pipes under sinks.
Make sure everyone in your home knows the location of the main water shut-off valve in case water needs to be turned off quickly.

Taking precautions now can help prevent frozen pipes, costly repairs, and service disruptions during extreme cold.