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Frozen pipes can be a disaster for your home if handled improperly, destroying your plumbing and exposing you to serious water damage. That’s why it’s important to take every step possible to prevent freezing, act quickly if they do freeze, and know when to call a professional.<\/p>\r\n
Follow these steps if you have frozen pipes in your home:<\/p>\r\n
When dealing with frozen pipes, what you should do with your water main shut-off valve depends on the situation. You don’t want to cut off your water main if your pipes are frozen because you need water flow and pressure relief to avoid damage \u2014 but if your pipes burst<\/em>, shutting off the valve can protect you from water damage and more plumbing trouble.<\/p>\r\n Your water main shut-off valve will be listed in your property inspection report if you have it at hand, but otherwise, you’ll want to check common locations like your basement near the street-side wall of your home, near your water heater, or in your garage. You might also be able to access a shut-off valve where the city line gives way to your water line outside of your home.<\/p>\r\n When water freezes, it expands \u2014 if it freezes in tightly sealed plumbing pipes, the pressure forces the material to expand, causing burst pipes.<\/p>\r\n That’s why we recommend that you leave faucets dripping when you have a risk of frozen pipes. Moving water is less likely to freeze.<\/p>\r\n If your pipes are already frozen, turning on your faucet will help relieve pressure in your pipes.<\/p>\r\n A hair dryer, space heater, or hot towels can be great ways to thaw exposed pipes. Don’t use an open flame,\u00a0as this can damage your pipes and seals and lead to more trouble than you were already facing. If your pipe is too hot to touch, try a more gradual, safer warming method.<\/p>\r\n Even though metal pipes conduct heat well, it can still take hours to fully thaw a fully frozen pipe. Using something like a space heater that doesn’t require as much work to thaw your pipes is best.<\/p>\r\n If your pipes aren’t thawing out or you notice\u00a0water stains or low water pressure after they freeze, it’s important to get a plumber to your home as quickly as possible.<\/p>\r\n Be sure to shut off power at your electrical panel<\/a> if you notice standing water\u00a0to prevent electrical hazards. You might also retrieve belongings in the area if you’re dealing with a major leak. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n The easiest way to prevent burst pipes<\/a> is to prevent frozen pipes. Take these measures to protect your plumbing in the future:<\/p>\r\n If your pipes freeze or burst in the Baltimore area, don’t panic \u2014 the team at United Air Temp is always available to help, with 24\/7 emergency plumbing services available.<\/p>\r\n We can quickly find and resolve hidden leaks to minimize water damage to your home. The sooner you act, the better off you’ll be.<\/p>\r\n Call (410) 413-3549<\/a> now to request frozen or burst pipe repair or replacement<\/a>\u00a0in the Baltimore area!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frozen pipes can be a disaster for your home if handled improperly, destroying your plumbing and exposing you to serious water damage. That’s why it’s important to take every step possible to prevent freezing, act quickly if they do freeze, and know when to call a professional. Follow these steps if you have frozen pipes in your home: Turn Off the Main Water Shut-Off Valve When dealing with frozen pipes, what you should do with your water main shut-off valve depends on the situation. You don’t want to cut off your water main if your pipes are frozen because you need water flow and pressure relief to avoid damage \u2014 but if your pipes burst, shutting off the valve can protect you from water damage and more plumbing trouble. Your water main shut-off valve will be listed in your property inspection report if you have it at hand, but otherwise, you’ll want to check common locations like your basement near the street-side wall of your home, near your water heater, or in your garage. You might also be able to access a shut-off valve where the city line gives way to your water line outside of your home. Turn On Your Faucets When water freezes, it expands \u2014 if it freezes in tightly sealed plumbing pipes, the pressure forces the material to expand, causing burst pipes. That’s why we recommend that you leave faucets dripping when you have a risk of frozen pipes. Moving water is less likely to freeze. If your pipes are already frozen, turning on your faucet will help relieve pressure in your pipes. Apply Heat to Your Pipes A hair dryer, space heater, or hot towels can be great ways to thaw exposed pipes. Don’t use an open flame,\u00a0as this can damage your pipes and seals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tTurn On Your Faucets<\/h2>\r\n
Apply Heat to Your Pipes<\/h2>\r\n
Call an Emergency Plumber if Your Pipes Burst<\/h2>\r\n
Prevent Frozen Pipes in the Future<\/h2>\r\n
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Call UAT for Pipe Repair or Replacement in Baltimore<\/h2>\r\n