Frozen Water Pipe Repair Specialist

Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips

from a Professional Plumber

The extreme cold we are experiencing the beginning of this year creates a risk for frozen or burst water pipes in your home or business. Water turns to ice within the pipe it expands and can block the flow. This blockage then creates massive pressure throughout the system and causes pipe failure in vulnerable places or weak spots, spots that are rusty or already leaking a bit. 

Don't freeze your pipes off

It really does not matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash massive amounts of water into your home in a single day. The results can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the risk of frozen pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs:

 Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips

• Keep open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow air flow and heat from the room to circulate around any un-insulated pipes. Allow a very slow flow of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line also may freeze.
• Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against un-insulated outside walls, in garages or crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
• Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Also keep as many cabinet doors open that have pipes traveling thru them this will keep enough warm air flowing to minimize any potential freezing.

If You Have Frozen Pipes

Paul Vadnais Plumbers Frozen Water Pipe Repair

• Shut off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst. (we have covered where to find shutoff valves in earlier writings).
• Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment.
• If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber immediately. Typically, issues like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.

If you have a serious issue your pipes have frozen are broken contact Paul Vadnais Plumbing we have the professional equipment necessary to get those pipes open and flowing again

Paul Vadnais Plumbing

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