{"id":1244,"date":"2021-12-20T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2021-12-28T14:03:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T19:03:00","slug":"how-resolve-prevent-frozen-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-resolve-prevent-frozen-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve (And Prevent) Frozen Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"icicles-hanging-off-pipe\"When you live in a place with icy winters, you\u2019ll face the same concern every year with your plumbing: the fear of frozen pipes. Handling frozen pipes is an important job for anyone who does <\/span>professional plumbing in Wilmette, IL<\/span><\/a> for a living. We\u2019ve certainly handled our fair share of frozen pipe repairs in the years we\u2019ve been in business.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you do about frozen pipes? The simple answer is to call us. There are various \u201chome remedies\u201d you can uncover online, but attempting to thaw a frozen pipe often leads to the pipe bursting because of the increase in internal pressure. We\u2019re ready to help when you have frozen pipes, and we have 24\/7 service available. We are here for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For the rest of this post, we\u2019ll go into some important tips on how you can <\/span>avoid<\/span><\/i> frozen pipes in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Insulate exposed pipes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wherever you can see the piping in your house, such as in the garage or basement, have them insulated so they won\u2019t lose enough heat that they\u2019ll freeze. You can purchase insulation sleeves for pipes from home improvement stores and cut them to the right length to guard each pipe. If you want more extensive insulation for the pipes, talk to our plumbers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the house get colder than 55\u00b0F<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you leave the house for any extended period during the winter, such as for a vacation, always set the thermostat to 55\u00b0F and leave the heating system on. The heater will run only occasionally, but keeping the house just above 55\u00b0F will help prevent the pipes from freezing. (As a bonus, it will cost you less in energy to heat up the home again when you return if it isn\u2019t teeth-chatteringly cold.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Open up sink cabinet doors<\/b><\/h3>\n

Stopping drain pipes under sinks from freezing can be as simple as opening up the cabinet doors for a stretch. This lets the warmer air from the house circulate around the pipes and keep them warm enough so they won\u2019t freeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let water flow from unused taps<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are likely several taps in your house that don\u2019t receive much use (such as in an empty or guest bedroom). Once a week, let a bit of water flow from them. This creates movement in the pipes that stops freezing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drain outdoor hoses and detach them from hose bibs<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you have outdoor hoses, drain out any water that\u2019s still inside them so they won\u2019t freeze. Detach the hoses from the hose bibs, because otherwise freezing inside the hose will go right into the house pipes and cause them to freeze as well. We also recommend getting hose bib covers to insulate them: they are weak points in your house during winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have any pipe leaks repaired ASAP<\/b><\/h3>\n

Leaking pipes are bad all on their own, and in the winter they get worse because they easily allow for pipes to freeze. If you have any leaks you haven\u2019t had repaired, call our plumbers right away so we can fix them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For expert plumbing service, installations, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.<\/b><\/a> Our knowledgeable plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Rely on Reliance!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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