"Better waste the water than have the water damage from a frozen pipe," Butler said. If you're going to be away from home during cold weather, keep your thermostat at no lower than 55 degrees.

Running water through your home's pipes will help prevent water from sitting and freezing. Keep your home's thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night.

How to thaw frozen pipes. If water flow coming from a faucet is slower than usual, you may have a frozen pipe. If you can see the affected pipe, you can attempt to thaw it to prevent it from bursting.

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