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How low can you turn the heat down but keep the water pipes from breaking?
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∙ 16y ago
It depends on the amount of flow in the pipes. Running water tends not to freeze. Some vacationers leave the water on a trickle when they go and turn the heat down. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius but I would not put your heat that low. Remember the thermostat is on the wall 5 feet off the ground. Some pipes are inches from a concrete floor and thus freeze. 5-10 would be good.
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