Winterize Your Home To Prevent Water Line Freeze Damage

Cookeville Water Department officials are urging homeowners to winterize their homes to prevent water line freeze damage this winter.

A few tips include closing all foundation vents, protecting exposed pipes with insulation, and eliminating sources of cold air near water lines.

Water Department Operations Superintendent Carie Phy said it’s also a good idea to leave a small trickle of water coming from faucets that tend to freeze more often.

“The cost is minimal compared to hiring a plumber come out to fix a water break or the damage it could do,” Phy said. “We always recommend to leave that drip because it’s just a small cost.”

Phy said you can also open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures.