How to Prevent Frozen Pipes | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows various ways to prevent and thaw frozen pipes. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Prevent Frozen Pipes:
- expanding foam sealant, used to seal holes and cracks in house
- silicone caulk, used to seal holes and cracks in house
- foam-rubber pipe insulation, used to insulate water pipes

Tools for How to Prevent Frozen Pipes:
- electric heat gun or blow dryer, used to thaw frozen pipes
- scissors, used to miter-cut foam pipe insulation
- pipe thawing machine, rental tool used to thaw inaccessible pipes

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