Winter pipe bursts are a common household disaster. Taking preventive measures in advance can avoid significant losses. Master Xiao Yijiang shares the complete freeze-protection guide: \n\n**Indoor Pipe Protection:**\n- Wrap exposed pipes with insulation cotton or heating cables.\n- Keep indoor temperature at or above 5°C overnight.\n- During extreme cold, let faucets drip slowly.\n- Close doors and windows to prevent cold drafts from blowing directly on pipes.\n\n**Outdoor Pipe Protection:**\n- Bury pipes below the frost line.\n- Add thick insulation layers to exposed outdoor pipes.\n- Fill water meter pits with insulating material.\n- Install frost covers on outdoor faucets.\n\n**Solar Water Heater Piping:**\n- Insulate both supply and return lines thoroughly.\n- Installing electric heat tracing is the most reliable solution.\n- Drain standing water from pipes during extreme cold.\n- Use frost-resistant vacuum tubes.\n\n**If Pipes Are Already Frozen:**\n- Apply warm towels to the frozen section first.\n- Slowly pour warm water starting from the faucet end toward the frozen area.\n- Never use open fire or boiling water to thaw.\n- After thawing, check for cracks or leaks.\n\n**Emergency Preparedness:**\n- Know the location of the main shut-off valve for emergencies.\n- Keep pipe repair tools and materials ready.\n- Save Xiao Yijiang's emergency repair number: 400-1060-908.\n\nXiao Yijiang provides pipe insulation installation and burst repair services, available 24 hours a day to protect your water safety.
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