Maine Winter Guide: 7 Proven Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes

Hey Mainers, don’t let it happen to you!

All of us here in the State of Maine, are smack dab in the middle of some ridiculously cold weather. An arctic blast, is currently hanging around, bringing frigid temps and those nasty wind chills.

It is always fun to get smacked in the face with weather so cold, it makes you shiver just thinking about it. Worst of all? winter hasn't even officially arrived yet!

Bitter cold and intense wind chills can present a number of potential problems, but the good news is that you can get out in front of this mess, with some helpful tips to make sure those pipes don’t freeze up on you.

Maine's harsh winters can cause pipes to freeze and burst, leading to costly repairs and water damage.

It can never hurt to have a plan for emergencies, including knowing who to call for repairs and having a backup plan for alternative shelter if needed.

Remember, something as simple as turning your kitchen & bath faucets on with a slight drip, can make all the difference in the world when it’s bone crunching cold out there!

I can speak from experience about this, because it happened to me here in Bangor, back in the winter of 2017-2018, for three miserable days.

The three central causes of frozen pipes are quick drops in temperature, poor insulation and thermostats set too low, so check out these 7 suggestions: