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GREAT REASONS TO INSULATE WATER PIPES
Insulating pipes is a worthwhile undertaking for all homeowners, and can be particularly benefi cial for those who live in areas with extreme weather in winter and summer.
Homeowners want to do everything they
can to protect their investment, and that
includes both renovating a property to
refl ect recent trends and keeping up with routine
maintenance to ensure a home does not fall into
a state of disrepair.
Anticipating potential issues and planning for
them is part of maintaining a home. Such anticipation
is an acquired skill, but homeowners can
use the experience of others to identify ways to
prevent home-related issues before they arise.
One issue homeowners may want to plan for is
frozen pipes. The winter of 2025-2026 was notably
cold. According to AccuWeather, the La
Ni–a weather pattern was a driving force behind
a particularly cold winter in various parts of
the United States, including the northeast, midwest
and mid-Atlantic regions. Temperatures in
those regions were 10º to 15° F below normal,
which AccuWeather notes laid the foundation
for the most severe and frigid winter in nearly
a decade.
The extreme cold that characterized the winter
of 2025-2026 forced some homeowners to confront
issues they had not anticipated, including
frozen pipes. Pipe insulation is an important
part of home maintenance that some homeowners
may not have been aware of as recently as
early 2026, but the following are some notable
reasons to add this to your home-related to-do
list before winter returns.
• Insulation prevents pipes from freezing.
Frozen water inside pipes can start what's essentially
a chain reaction that can cause pipes
to expand. When pipes expand, the resulting
pressure can cause them to burst. By insulating
pipes, homeowners can prevent them from
freezing. Insulating pipes that are already behind
a wall is not a simple job, so it's best left
to a professional. But pipes that are along exterior
walls should be insulated to ensure they do
not freeze when temperatures drop and remain
low. Pipes in attics, basements and crawl spaces
may be exposed, and homeowners may be able
to insulate these on their own, though novices
might still want to leave this important job to a
professional.
• Insulating pipes can save you money. The
United States Department of Energy reports that
insulating hot water pipes is a notable way to
save energy and money. According to the DOE,
insulating water pipes reduces heat loss and can
raise water temperature by as much as 2° to 4°F.
That allows homeowners to lower the temperature
setting on their water heaters, which saves
money. Insulating pipes also reduces the time
it takes for water to warm up when turning on
a faucet or shower, which in turn leads to less
water consumption and lower water bills.
• Insulation can reduce the risk of mold
growth. Winter is not the only time of year it
pays to have insulated pipes. According to the
insulation experts at Aerofl ex¨, pipes are subject
to mold growth. That can happen when
pipes sweat in humid climates (think of a water
bottle left out in the hot sun). The resulting
condensation from sweating pipes can drip and
lead to the growth of mold in surrounding areas,
including within the walls. Mold growth in a
home has been linked to various negative health
outcomes, including respiratory issues. But insulation
prevents the condensation that can lead
to mold growth.
• Insulation is inexpensive. Homeowners who
have grown accustomed to costly repairs and
renovations should know that insulating pipes,
particularly exposed pipes, is an inexpensive
project. While it will cost more to insulate pipes
within walls due to the extra work required to
access such areas and address them once insulation
has been installed, insulating those pipes,
especially if they're along exterior walls, can
greatly reduce the risk for potentially costly
damage down the road.
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