AS the temperatures are dropping, UK households are bracing for the colder months.
Brits risk being slapped with a costly plumbing bill if they don’t prepare their pipes for the colder weather.
ThermaWrap Spiral Foil Wrap Insulation is selling for only £3.50[/caption]
It protects the pipes from freezing temperatures and prevents bursting[/caption]
Insulating pipes is one of the cheapest and most effective methods to prevent them from bursting during autumn and winter.
Homeowners can protect their pipes by wrapping them around with a foil wrap.
Wickes product description
Wickes is currently selling ThermaWrap Spiral Foil Wrap Insulation for only £3.50.
The wrap is suitable for pipes and ducts, and stops the heat from escaping.
It is also great for reducing condensation on cold pipes.
The 50mm x 7.5m wrap works by reflecting radiant heat back into the space, maintaining the pipe temperature.
The ThermaWrap is simple and easy to install as it is totally flexible and fits through tight gaps.
The product fits water regulations, so you won’t get in trouble with your provider.
Other hacks to prevent pipe bursting
Another way to keep your pipes from freezing is turning your heating on.
Although it might be a costly method, it is still cheaper than dealing with the cost of fixing a frozen pipe.
It is recommended to keep a medium temperature of around 18 degrees overnight.
Smart thermostats usually have an anti-frost setting to keep your home heated at the minimal temperature required to stop your pipes from freezing.
Some radiators may also carry the snowflake symbol.
Turning the radiator nob to this level will ensure the menial water will flow needed to prevent the pipes from freezing.
Homeowners have also been told to check their boiler regularly and get it serviced once a year to avoid bursting pipes.
A broken boiler will set you back a staggering amount in the long run compared to getting it serviced.
And you don’t want to risk being without hot water when you need it most.