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 ...

As the temperatures plummet, the chances that pipes could freeze rise, but you can take steps to prevent a problem before the cold rolls in.

FAIRBANKS — Q: What is heat tape and when might I need it in my house? A: Do you rely on heat tape to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter? Summer is a good time to inspect visible heat tape ...

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

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 ...

As temperatures drop, plumbing companies report an increase in calls about frozen pipes. Roto-Rooter advises checking insulation, using heat tape, and maintaining water flow to prevent costly repairs.

Water is like kindergarten kids; you are best friends on Monday, and by Wednesday, worst enemies. It waters your ...

If you stepped outside this week, you felt it; bitter cold that's not just uncomfortable, but hard on your home.

"It's most important to drip water on faucets supplied by pipes that run along exterior walls," Aaron Adams, master plumber ...