Frozen Pipes: Causes & Prevention

Frozen pipes occur when the water flowing inside your water supply pipes freezes and clogs the pipes. This happens when the water supply pipes are exposed to extremely low temperatures. You should take some time to winterize your plumbing system before the cold winter season. This means that you should insulate all the outdoor pipes to prevent frozen pipes in your house. You can insulate the pipes using pipe sleeves. The indoor water supply pipes can also freeze. That is why our plumbers at 4FastPlumber advise you to leave your thermostat on throughout winter. This will prevent frozen pipes in your house.

Signs Of Frozen Pipes

One sign that you have or are about to have frozen pipes in your house is the appearance of frost on your pipes. If you notice frost on the outer surface of your water supply pipes, then it means that the pipe is icy and could be frozen. Water shortages can also indicate frozen pipes. This is because when the water freezes inside the pipes, it clogs the pipe and hence cuts off the water supply to your house. A leaking or burst pipe could be frozen. The clogged frozen pipe tends to burst due to water pressure build up in the water supply system.

Fixing Frozen Pipes

If you suffer frozen pipes in your house, you can try thawing them using various household materials like a hair dryer or an electric heater. You can also use a hot cloth to try and melt the ice. But you should never use a direct flame to thaw the pipes.

Our Pipe Thawing Equipment

The most recommendable solution to frozen pipes is professional pipe thawing services. At 4FastPlumber, we use the latest plumbing equipment to thaw your frozen pipes safely and conveniently. Among other equipment, our plumbers use the General Wire HS-320 Hot-shot Pipe Thawer (320 Amp) machine to melt the ice in your water supply pipes. This machine has many safety features, including thermal overload protection and circuit breakers, to avoid nasty accidents.

Our Professional Plumbers

Our pipe thawing services are provided by qualified and highly experienced plumbing technicians. 4FastPlumber makes a point of employing master plumbers who know what they are doing. Our plumbing teams are led by these highly skilled and experienced master plumbers. They will arrive at your home or office building promptly after you place the call. Our pipe thawing services are affordable and efficient.

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