MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, MI - Did you know that 37% of frozen pipe failures happen in your basement? According to aquaplumbingandheatingllc.com, frozen pipes are one of the biggest problems when it comes to property damage, due to temperature dropping. Due to homeowners having many other concerns regarding their property, Due to homeowners having many concerns regarding their property, it's easy to forget about home pipes throughout the winter season.


Here are some helpful tips to avoid frozen pipes throughout the winter season:

-Check your home for open areas where water supply lines are located, such as your basement, crawl space, attics, garages, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

-After locating where your home pipes, make sure your hot and cold water pipes are insulated.

-Then make sure you open your kitchen and bathroom cabinets, this allows the warm air to circulate around your pipes. Please remember to remove harmful household cleaners from your cabinets (to prevent child endangerment).

-However, make sure your garage doors are closed (if there are water supply lines inside)

During extremely cold weather, keep your thermostat to a set temperature during the day and night.

-If you and your family plan on going away for long periods of time, please set your thermostat to 55*F.

Please contact Meridian Water and Sewer Department at 517.349.0010 for more information regarding information on your pipes or any other concerns. A friendly reminder, the water sewer number is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.