Does dripping faucets work? A little bit higher water bill will save you a huge repair bill, according to Georgia plumbers. Why dripping your faucet works and other things you need to do ahead of ...

The Legacy Plumbing website notes, “The principle behind leaving faucets dripping is that it constantly replaces the cold, near-freezing water in the most vulnerable pipes with fresh, warm water ...

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Covering your outside faucets with specific covers or even insulation and heat tape can do the trick. You can also cover vents and any other exposed water lines.

Leave cabinet doors open to allow for additional heat and leave a small amount of water dripping from your faucets. Remember, water should be set to a trickle. Faucets do not have to be fully open.

THE ANSWER Yes, leaving faucets dripping can prevent pipes from bursting. The water dripping from the faucet should be cold, since it’s more likely to freeze than warm water.