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riversedge

(70,190 posts)
Sat Dec 24, 2022, 01:51 AM Dec 2022

11 p.m.: We Energies say the system has 'stabilized,' asks that customers keep thermostats low overn





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11 p.m.: We Energies say the system has 'stabilized,' asks that customers keep thermostats low overnight

We Energies is asking customers to keep their thermostats "lowered" overnight, but didn't provide a number to keep it at.

A spokesperson with the public utility company says the system has "stabilized" after customers turned downed their thermostats, following a request from the company to lower thermostats to 60 to 62 degrees.

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https://www.jsonline.com/story/weather/2022/12/21/wisconsin-weather-updates-thursday-snow-storm-forecast-milwaukee-green-bay-appleton/69748011007/
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11 p.m.: We Energies say the system has 'stabilized,' asks that customers keep thermostats low overn (Original Post) riversedge Dec 2022 OP
Check under bathroom and chicken sinks for frozen pipes Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #1
I think you meant "kitchen." And, opening vanity or cabinet doors spooky3 Dec 2022 #3
wow. i will have to say chicken sinks for Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #4
You and me come from the same monkeys mahina Dec 2022 #6
Go hit the door buzzard mahina Dec 2022 #7
LOL! Nt spooky3 Dec 2022 #11
I kept a porchlight on. Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2022 #9
I stayed inside all day. Archae Dec 2022 #5
You made the smart move moniss Dec 2022 #8
I lowered mine to 75. We're in the 20's here in Florida. jimfields33 Dec 2022 #10

Tetrachloride

(7,834 posts)
1. Check under bathroom and chicken sinks for frozen pipes
Sat Dec 24, 2022, 02:02 AM
Dec 2022

check for burst pipes or frozen.

run a slow drip on faucet if you keep thermostat under 55 F and if sink is on an outside wall

spooky3

(34,439 posts)
3. I think you meant "kitchen." And, opening vanity or cabinet doors
Sat Dec 24, 2022, 02:04 AM
Dec 2022

Can help if it’s not bitterly cold outside.

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moniss

(4,214 posts)
8. You made the smart move
Sat Dec 24, 2022, 02:53 AM
Dec 2022

and I wish more people would do the same. I still see too many people with cars broke down and waiting for help.

jimfields33

(15,774 posts)
10. I lowered mine to 75. We're in the 20's here in Florida.
Sat Dec 24, 2022, 06:44 AM
Dec 2022

That’s damn cold for us. I did have it at 80. But that’s too much for breathing over night the night before so I lowered it and it was better.

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