What To Do In The Event Of Frozen Pipes

 Pipes at home can be frozen or even burst in the winter temperatures when it's very Cold. Do you know what we have to do in the event of frozen pipes? Today we will discuss how to find burst and frozen pipes, how to prevent this, and solutions to cure. Pipes burst can lead to water damage and are also very costly.

Some tips will definitely help you in these situations:-

How to find a frozen pipe:--

Plumbers can easily find such pipes. But we will share tips, with the help of which, you can also identify the frozen pipes. 

1) If the pipe is expanded or frosted from the outer surface, it is likely to be frozen.

2) The Second indication can be if there is a lack of continuous flow or a steady flow of water. 

3) If, after flushing, toilets do not refill, it can be another indication of frozen pipes. If you see that the exposed pipe’s outer surface is frosted, other pipes that are under your home or in the walls of your home could also be frozen.

How to thaw frozen pipes at home:-

1) It is the process of ice or other substance that becomes liquid. Keeping the faucet open helps in this process. There will be generation of Water and steam, which helps in warming the frozen pipes and resolves the issue. 

2) Once you thaw one pipe and the flow gets normal, open other facets of the house to check the frozen pipes and to thaw them also.

3) Turning on the heater also helps in the thawing process. Many people have heaters at their homes in the winter. You can also turn on the heaters you have, this will help to warm your house. It also helps to warm the pipes that are inside the walls or the house. Never use a blowtorch, lighter, kerosene oil, or heaters to thaw the pipes, because it can lead to burst pipes. It can also cause property damage. This will waste your time in doing water damage restoration.

Prevention is better than cure:--

As we know, we cannot control the weather, but we can control the temperature. So, here are some ways that will help you to know how can you prevent pipes at your home from being frozen in the winters:--

1) Keep the heaters on at your home to prevent frozen pipes.

2) In winters, keep the doors open or windows for some time, so that warm air can circulate in your home.   

3) Keep the faucets on, to allow the drip of water through pipes because the movement of water in the pipe makes it difficult to freeze.

Conclusion:-

We have provided you with tips to solve the issue in your home. These ways are simple, easy, and cheap. But if you want professionals to handle it, you can contact the plumber. If any water damage happens, you can contact the insurance company for Flood water damage restoration. Be sure to take care of your pipes in the winter season.