Most plumbers don’t like heat tapes–those cables that look like extension cords but generate heat to keep pipes from freezing. They say a proper installation shouldn’t need them, and if pipes freeze ...

A: Despite its name, heat tape isn’t sticky tape in the traditional sense, rather it is an electrical heating cable that is widely used to keep at-risk plumbing piping from freezing in the winter. You ...

Q – I heard a lot of talk during the recent cold snap about using heat tape on my pipes. I don't have any heat tape. Is there some other form of tape I can wrap my pipes with to help keep them warm?

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Below zero temperatures are headed our way, so local plumbers say now is a good time to prepare your pipes before the arctic blast. “These people are coming in right now ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - As the temperatures continue to drop in the Kansas City metro area, the risk of frozen and burst pipes rises. That leads to big headaches and even bigger repair bills. The ...

When temperatures dip below freezing during winter, failure to prepare for frigid weather can cause significant damage to homes and not only cause headaches for homeowners but also cost them thousands ...

Should you let your faucet drip water to avoid freezing during the winter? Here's how to avoid frozen pipes during the extreme cold.

The ins and outs of pipes, including the most vulnerable ones during freezing weather and what you should do ahead of the ...