Winters in the area can be harsh, with temperatures often dipping below freezing. This weather is not only harmful to you but also to the plumbing inside your home.

When the water inside your plumbing system freezes, it expands, sending out enormous strain on your pipes. The result is leaking or burst pipes and flooding inside your home.

These Pipes are the Most in Danger of Freezing

Pipes inside your home, such as in your kitchen or bathroom, won’t typically freeze because your home is heated 24/7 during the winter. The areas where you’re plumbing is most susceptible during frigid temps are:

• Unfinished basements that are not heated may get cold enough to freeze pipes.
• Garage pipes that are not near a water heater.
• Outside piping that is exposed to the elements is much more likely to freeze. This includes lawn and garden irrigation pipes.

Are My Pipes Frozen?

Besides waking up to obvious flooding in the morning (because pipes usually freeze and burst at night when temperatures are at their lowest), there are some other telltale signs your pipes have frozen and burst:

• Visible ice on exposed piping indicates frozen water inside.
• Low water pressure occurs because of ice blockages inside your pipes.
• Damp areas in your drywall indicate a pipe is either frozen or has already burst.
• Weird sounds and odors suggest something is going on in your pipes.

Call us at the First Sign of Trouble

Frozen pipes are a plumbing emergency. It is never a good idea to try and remedy the situation by yourself. Doing so can wind up costing you thousands of dollars in damages should flooding happen.

At your very first sign of possibly frozen pipes, give us a call. We are available day or night and will come out quick to remedy the situation.