Homeowners should keep taps dripping over Christmas for simple reason

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Homeowners jetting off for the festive season have been given a crucial tip to avoid a frosty disaster back home. Posh.co.uk's home and garden gurus recommend leaving your kitchen and bathroom taps slightly open, claiming that it's better to return to a small water bill rather than a costly repair job, reports the Express.When temperatures plummet, pipes can freeze and potentially burst, especially those in colder parts of the house, causing inconvenience and hefty damage costs.

Repairing burst pipes could set homeowners back by about £200, plus the discomfort of lacking heating and water mid-repair.Posh.co.uk's Andy Ellis warned, "Pipes freezing over is a problem many people can face during the winter, especially with exterior pipes and those that are not near any source of heat."He further advised householders, adding: "When we're away from our homes, the chances of pipes freezing over are even more likely.

This is because we're not at home using the heating or running the water to keep them in use." The expense and hassle of dealing with such issues post-Christmas can be substantial, so he suggests preventative steps before departing for holiday celebrations.

Ellis pointed out a common misconception, saying: "Setting your thermostat is an obvious solution and while you think you might be racking up the energy bill by doing this, you're actually doing the opposite."While planning a getaway from the chill, don't let your home suffer from the freeze.