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Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

This is the perfect 'Goldilocks' house temperature your thermostat should be to avoid frozen pipes – achieve it affordably with insulation, airflow, and heat tape

Bathroom sink and tap.

As the temperatures drop, you might worry about your pipes freezing. Frozen pipes can cause significant damage, from home floods to costly repairs, so it’s crucial to take precautions as soon as cold weather sets in.

One of the simplest ways to protect your home is by maintaining the perfect indoor temperature to keep your pipes safe. Our plumbers all agree the ‘Goldilocks’ temperature range to keep both your pipes safe in a freeze is between 55-60° Fahrenheit.

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