{"id":1666,"date":"2022-01-13T17:44:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T22:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2022-12-23T11:46:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T16:46:32","slug":"at-what-temperature-do-pipes-freeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/at-what-temperature-do-pipes-freeze\/","title":{"rendered":"At What Temperature do Pipes Freeze?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frozen pipes are a major issue facing homeowners of all stripes, and every year they lead to expensive repairs from pipes bursting leading to flooded basements, bathrooms, and more. This leads to the logical next question which is \u2013 at what temperature do pipes freeze?<\/em><\/p>\n

The answer to this question might seem simple, but because houses have differing degrees of insulation, the external temperature needed to freeze pipes varies from one house to another.<\/p>\n

Speaking generally though, pipes will freeze when the outside temperature reaches 20\u00b0F for six consecutive hours. This will also vary somewhat based on geography, as houses in northern climates tend to be better insulated and will take longer for their pipes to freeze than houses in southern climates.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at what temperature is needed to freeze pipes, and what to do to prevent damage from pipes freezing inside your home.<\/p>\n

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