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ERIE, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Frigid winter temperatures can cause pipes to freeze or even burst. Frozen water pipes and the damage they cause are a reality for thousands of people each year, but there are steps you can take to help prevent pipes from freezing.While we can't control the weather, Erie Insuranceprovides ten tips to prevent your pipes from freezing: Continue Reading Tip: Know ahead of time how your homeowner's insurance can kick in to help repair damage from a frozen and burst water pipe. Drain water from pipes that are likely to freeze.This includes your swimming pool and sprinkler water supply lines. Disconnect any hoses from the outside of your home, drain the hoses and store them in the garage. Make sure to close the indoor valves supplying these outdoor access points. Insulate the area around vents and light fixtures. This helps prevent heat from escaping into the attic. Seal any wall cracks. Be sure to pay careful attention to the areas around utility service lines. Open kitchen cabinets. This allows the warm air to circulate around the pipes. Keep garage doors closed to protect water lines. Allow your faucets to drip cold water on the coldest days. The movement will make it harder for the water to freeze. Keep your thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Never let it fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit when you leave your home. Ensure you have proper seals on all doors and windows. Place a 60-watt bulb in areas where you're concerned about pipes freezing. Make sure there are no combustible materials near the bulb. Learn more about homeowners insurancethat protects you without surprises, orfind a local ERIE agentto help you feel confident about your insurance protection.About Erie InsuranceAccording toA.M. Best Company,Erie Insurance Group, based inErie, Pennsylvania, is the 11thlargest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile insurer inthe United Statesbased on direct premiums written and the 16thlargest property/casualty insurer inthe United Statesbased on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) byA.M. Best Company, has nearly 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and theDistrict of Columbia.Erie Insurance Groupis a FORTUNE 500 company.News releases and more information aboutErie Insurance Groupare available atwww.erieinsurance.com.SOURCE Erie Insurance Group

Answer: Ten Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter