My Pipes Froze… Now What!?

In our last blog post, “You Think You’re Cold? You Should Try Being A Pipe Under Your House!”, we discussed frozen pipe prevention.  Here, we will cover steps to take if you suspect your pipes are actually frozen. How do I know my pipes may be frozen? No water service: A clear sign of a frozen water line is a lack of water at a particular outlet or faucet. Sometimes freezing is localized and you may have only one affected plumbing fixture. However, main pipes can also freeze, leaving your whole home without water. Water hammer: Frozen pipes build up water pressure behind the blockage, and when service resumes, you may hear what is called “water hammer.” This term describes the shock waves created as pent-up water moves through your plumbing, which...

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