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Set water heater thermostat to 120-degrees (F) for optimum performance without risk of scalding. The setting ensures an ample supply of hot water, even during winter months, and keeps the heater working an an efficient setting to minimize energy usage.

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A man climbs a ladder to clean leaves from roof gutters to ensure roof drains flow easily without blockages and to prevent ice dams from forming over the winter.

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It's Time to Winterize Home Plumbing and Avoid Costly Problems. Seasonal Tips from the Experts at Roto-Rooter

CINCINNATI, OH - That first chilly autumn morning is the perfect reminder that when winter arrives it can be sudden, often leaving homeowners unprepared for the plumbing problems associated with cold weather. People in northernmost states should take preventive action to protect their plumbing systems by late October. Southerners should follow by late November. Failure to prepare early might prove costly when pipes freeze, which is why the plumbing experts at Roto-Rooter recommend taking these plumbing precautions early, when time is on your side, instead of waiting until cold weather arrives.

Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected during freezing temperatures, water in hoses will freeze and expand causing connecting faucets and pipes to freeze and break.

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