Dealing with Frozen Pipes: A Quick Guide to Minimize Damage

As temperatures plummet, the risk of water supply pipes freezing and bursting increases. While prevention is often emphasized, knowing how to address frozen pipes is equally crucial. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely remedy frozen pipes and minimize potential damage.

1.Shut Off the Water Main:

Turn off the water main leading into the structure.
Open faucets connected to the frozen pipe, not wide open, to reduce pressure and minimize flooding in case of a burst.
This step is particularly crucial if you’ll be away from home during freezing conditions.

2. Thawing the Frozen Pipe:

If the frozen pipe is exposed and visible, use a hair dryer or space heater to thaw the ice blockage.
Avoid open flames and keep space heaters a safe distance from walls and flammable materials to prevent fire risks.

3. Inspect for Leaks:

After thawing, examine exposed pipes for leaks.
Even with the water main turned off, there may still be enough pressure to reveal leaks once the pipe has thawed.

4. Professional Plumbing Assistance:

Contact a professional plumber equipped with pipe-thawing equipment to restore the flow and, if necessary, make repairs to damaged pipes.
Pipes that experienced a hard freeze should be inspected, as some may need replacement due to stretching and fatigue, increasing the risk of future failure.

Contact your insurance agent. After you’ve made sure there’s no danger and you’ve cleaned up any standing water, get in touch with your Page Insurance agent to see if your homeowners insurance will cover the damage to your property. Your agent will walk you through your options and help you begin the claims process. If you need advice on what professional services you’ll need, like a plumber, clean-up crew or construction contractors, your agent will often be able to recommend the best people for the job.

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