FROZEN PIPES Flashcards

1
Q

Frozen pipes and the resulting water damage cost an average of _____ per year.

A: $2,000
B: $15,200
C: $7,300
D: $4,550

A

C: $7,300

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If you find that one of your pipes has frozen and cracked, the first thing you should do is:

A: Call a Plumber
B: Thaw the Pipe With a Hair Dryer
C: Call Insurance
D: Locate the Water Shut Off Valve and Turn It Off

A

D: Locate the Water Shut Off Valve and Turn It Off

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3
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In the movie Home Alone, the thieves that go around flooding people’s homes call themselves the ____ ____.

A: Soggy Bottom Boys
B: Wet Bandits
C: Moist Marauders
D: Damp Pirates

A

B: Wet Bandits

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The majority of frozen pipes are found in:

A: The Basement
B: The Garage
C: The Attic
D: The Bathroom

A

A: The Basement

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5
Q

Most frozen pipes are found near exterior walls because:

A: Unknown Phenomena
B: Pipes In Those Locations Are More Cheaply Made
C: Homeowners Don’t Think To Check Them
D: They’re Closer to the Cold Outside and Wind

A

D: They’re Closer to the Cold Outside and Wind

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