tips to prevent frozen and burst pipes

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2. 2 days ago Related Blogs See All Kitchen Renovation Mississauga And Hamilton | Harb Plumbing Five easy tips to prevent frozen and burst pipes during the winter season 219 Pipes Plumbing Services in Burlington And Mississauga Nobody wants to deal with the stress that comes with having a pipe burst in your home. There is too much of a mental and ?nancial burden of such an outcome. It is at a point where all homeowners should do everything in their power to avoid such a scenario. You may ask, how does a frozen pipe lead to a burst. The answer is that the water supply into your home from the outside is signi?cantly colder than the warmer seasons. Cold water causes pipes to contract. In weaker parts of the pipeline, a burst can occur. Pipes will burst if it is unable to withstand the water pressure inside of it. Here are ?ve easy tips you can use to prevent frozen and burst pipes in your home 1.) Drain your outdoor water lines Before the winter is in full gear, it is wise to turn o? and drain your outdoor water lines. Isolated How to Choose Drain Cleaning Services in Burlington & Milton water lines with no heat or insulation are at the most risk of freezing and potentially bursting. 2.) Insulate exposed pipelines When people have basement laundry tubs or showers, they have a pipe running up the wall connecting to another pipeline. That pipe usually contacts an outside wall that is not insulated. If this pipe isn’t already insulated, it will feel the residual e?ects through the wall and begin to degrade. In the case scenario of having your pipes touching an outside wall or a pipeline located outside that is not insulated, you can purchase insulation inexpensively. Insulation typically comes in foam, with a slit down the middle that e?ortlessly wraps around the pipe. You can very easily manipulate the size of the insulation with a utility knife to ?t desired lengths. 3.) Leave a faucet ?owing The water in your pipes is more susceptible to freezing if there’s a pressure build-up and the water is stationary. By opening a faucet or two in your home by a quarter, you will relieve pressure in your pipes and force the water to keep ?owing. With the water now constantly moving, there is signi?cantly less chance of water freezing in your pipelines. 4.) Keep your interior cabinets open The pipes in your home are inside cabinets throughout your home. When the temperature starts to drop, It is a good idea to leave your cabinets open. The warm air in your home will begin to circulate the plumbing. This act enables your pipes to maintain a warm temperature and avoid any frost. 5.) Seal any cracks or holes The cold, outdoor air ?owing through holes and gaps can make an already cold house an ice land. Seal any openings around the gaps where the pipe can run through the ?oor or walls. Use chalk or spray foam insulation to ?ll in the gaps. If possible, seal both holes in the interior and exterior of the

3. wall or ?oor. 6.) Pipes already frozen? Seek assistance If your power is on with 0 water ?ow in your home, you likely have a frozen pipeline somewhere. We strongly recommend that you do not tamper with the pipes and call your local plumbing service immediately. There have been numerous instances where homeowners attempt to thaw the pipes by themselves and end up causing even more damage to the pipelines. Another sign of an exposed pipe with a lack of insulation is lower water pressure. GET A QUOTE Tell Us The Details Of Your Upcoming Project And We’ll Provide You With An Honest Price. REQUEST NOW Harb Plumbing Service Areas BURLINGTON PLUMBER: 905-333-4272 HAMILTON PLUMBER: 905-634-2600 4380 South Service Road Unit 15, Burlington, Hamilton, ON, L0R ON, L7L 5Y6 OAKVILLE PLUMBER: 905-847-7020 MISSISSAUGA PLUMBER: 647-446- 2600 5-519 Dundas St. West Suite # 407 2400 Dundas St West, Unit 6 Oakville, ON, L6M 5K3 Mississauga, ON L5K 2R8 MILTON PLUMBER: 905-749-4272 SHOWROOM HOURS: 420 Main St. East Suite #488 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Milton, ON, L9T 5G3 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday -Sunday – Closed PLUMBING SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY – SUNDAY 24 HOURS x 7 DAYS A WEEK For urgent service, please call us directly. Same day call backs cannot be guaranteed for email inquiries. OUR SERVICE  CLICK HERE Send a Email DESIGN SHOWROOM DRAINS EMERGENCY SERVICES FAUCETS HOT WATER TANK PIPES SHOWER AND BATHTUB SINKS Plumbing Design Gallery SUMP PUMPS TOILETS Copyright Harb Plumbing - Legal - Privacy Policy