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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

What is heat tape? And can it really save your pipes in winter?

Snow storm in Northwest United States with residential home in background.

If you live somewhere that experiences freezing winters, then you will be familiar with the fear of frozen pipes and water leaks. That is where heat tape comes in.

Expert contractors swear by this simple cable alongside insulating pipes to keep pipes safe and functional throughout the coldest of weather and avoid home floods that could cause thousands of dollars worth of damage.

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