Preventing Frozen Plumbing Pipes

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Every year, thousands of homes become victim to frozen water pipes, especially in areas that have milder climates. While colder regions construct their homes with careful attention to insulating water pipes, milder or warmer regions may skimp on the insulation. This can leave unsuspecting homeowners with a burst pipe that can cause thousands of dollars in damage to their home when a cold weather snap hits. Here are some tips to prevent frozen plumbing pipes to avoid damage to your home.

  • Add insulation. While it may be expensive to insulate the pipes under your home, it can be a smaller cost than the damage these pipes can cause if they freeze. Talk to your local plumber about insulation options if you have had frozen pipes in the past.
  • Keep the house warm. A warm house can be enough to stop freezing pipes. Set your thermostat for at least 58 degrees to keep it warm enough to prevent frozen pipes, even if you are not home.
  • Wrap exposed pipes. You can wrap insulating plumbing tapes around exposed pipes in your garage, crawl space or outdoor faucets to prevent freezing.
  • Run a trickle of water on cold nights. While wasteful of water, a trickle of water left running on the coldest nights can help prevent freezing by keeping the water in the pipes moving.

If you do get a frozen pipe (no water coming to your faucet), call in an expert water line repair plumber. A plumber can locate the frozen pipe and often prevent it from bursting. While you will still have a small expenditure for the plumber service, it is much less expensive than the damage a burst water pipe can cause.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 884-4678

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Preventing Frozen Water Pipes

August 2nd, 2017 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Burst water pipes from cold weather are not just a problem in the colder regions of the country. In fact, homes in warmer regions can be at higher risk for frozen water pipes due to lack of preparation for unexpected cold weather. Even areas in the deep south have had freezing temperatures in recent years, making it necessary to plan for the possibility of a cold snap wherever you live.

Insulating Your Plumbing

In cold areas of the country, plumbing is wrapped and insulated to help prevent frozen pipes. Even with insulation, pipes burst when there is no heat in buildings or structures with plumbing that is active. If you live in an area where freezing temperatures are rare, you should inspect your plumbing. Especially check pipes that are:

  • Under the house or in crawl spaces
  • In attics
  • In garages or rooms without heat
  • Part of your outdoor plumbing

Hardware or home improvement stores have insulation for plumbing that can help protect your pipes. This extra layer of protection can prevent thousands of dollars of damage to your plumbing if you get hit with a cold snap.

Keep Pipes Warm

Even pipes inside can burst if not kept warm. Remember to keep the heat on in your home if cold weather is moving in. If you are out of town, call a relative or neighbor that can access your home and turn on the heat to avoid frozen pipes.

Even with preparation, if the weather turns very cold, you can experience frozen water pipes. As soon as possible, turn off the main water valve to your home if you have ice in your pipes. Then call your local plumber to fix the issue before a pipe bursts and causes more damage to your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Tips For Preventing Your Pipes from Freezing This Winter

December 20th, 2012 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Frozen water pipes are not only a great inconvenience but also are expensive to repair when they burst. The situation can go from bad to a disaster if it happens when you are out of the house and the water damage will quickly multiply. In order to avoid the hassle and expense of water line repairs due to burst or frozen water pipes this winter, consider applying some of these simple techniques in your home.

Letting the water drip slowly from a faucet one method that that will help prevent your water pipes from freezing.  Moving water does not freeze as quickly as still water and even a trickle of water from an inside faucet can help to prevent your water pipes from freezing and bursting.

The most effective way to prevent pipes from freezing is by limiting the amount of piping that is exposed to the cold outside air. Vulnerable pipes can and should be fitted with insulation sleeves, which will provide them with some protection.

There is also heating tape that can be wrapped around pipes, some with a built in thermostat that turns on automatically and others that must be turned on manually. To prevent freezing when you are going away for a few days and probably don’t have the heating on full, it is a good idea to drain your system and turn of the water at the mains until you return.

Remember one of the first signs that you have a frozen pipe is when you turn the taps on and nothing comes out. When this occurs and especially when you don’t know the exact location of the frozen section it is best to call a plumber out immediately before the pipes have time to burst.

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