What To Do When Pipes Freeze (Water Damage Can Ensue)

1/22/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage can happen to anyone when frozen pipes season comes to visit.

When temperatures stay below freezing pipes can build up water and burst when the pipes begin to thaw.

Here are a few tips to keep your pipes from freezing: 

1. Give pipes a helping hand: Open vanity and cabinets to let warmer room temperatures flow through them. 

2. Keep water working: allow a small trickle to allow water to run continuously.  

But, if your pipes do freeze: 

1. Shut off water immediately. Don't try to thaw without turning off main shut-off valve for your water source. 

2. Thaw pipes with warm air. You can melt the frozen water in the pipes with hair dyers and space heaters. But, do not leave space heaters unattended to do all the work --they can cause open flames. 

3. Be careful turning water back on in your home. Once pipes are thawed slowly turn water on to keep water from causing any water damage to your home or business.