Preventing Water Damage From Frozen Pipes

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

Preventing Water Damage From Frozen Pipes

Here at SERVPRO of North Mississauga we understand  that the winter months can bring numerous problems to your property. With the temperatures dropping, one of the main things to keep an eye out for are frozen pipes.

Why Are Frozen Pipes A Problem?

Frozen pipes can be a problem in many different ways besides the fact that they can damage your property. Some of the most common problems that are caused by frozen pipes include:

#1: Lack Of Running Water:

As you can easily understand, when your pipes are frozen, you won't have any running water. This can be a big headache since you need water to take a shower, wash the dishes, among so many other daily chores. 

#2: Potential To Burst:

One of the things that many homeowners don't know is that frozen pipes can lead to pipes bursting. After all, as the water freezes inside the pipe, the pressure between the blockage and the closed faucet can increase up to a point that makes the pipe likely to explode. 

Some Pipes Are More Vulnerable

While not all homeowners in Mississauga will have deal with frozen pipes, the reality is that certain conditions may make your pipes freeze more than others. These include:

#1:  Exterior Walls:

When your water pipes are located in the exterior walls of your home, they are more vulnerable to freezing. 

#2: Basements And Attics:

If your pipes are located in your basement or attic, they are more prone to freeze. In many cases, they don't get the same amount of heat as the rest of the house. Also most people don't utilize basements or attics as much as the rest of their living space. If you don't spend as much time in attics or basements you won't tend to notice any potential problems. 

#3: Furnace Failure:

If your furnace is off for a prolonged period of time due to malfunction or power outage and the weather is below freezing, your pipes can freeze very quickly so make sure to get your furnace serviced regularly.

How To Tell Your Pipes Are Frozen

#1: There Is Frost On The Pipe:

One of the ways to check if you have frozen pipes is to take a look at some of the pipes that you use more frequently. For example, if you take a look at the sink pipes and you see frost accumulating on the outside, this may indicate that the pipe is frozen.

#2: No Water:

If you turn on the faucet and you don't have any water coming out, you may have your frozen pipes. 

#3: Burst Pipes:

If you don’t notice the frozen pipes quick enough the pipes could burst, if this happens please call a local plumber immediately to mitigate the water damage to your home or office.  

When you notice any of these signs, it is important to act quickly. As you already know, frozen pipes can lead to substantial  water damage. So, when the temperatures start to drop, you must keep an eye on your pipes. 

Bottom Line

SERVPRO of North Mississauga  works tirelessly  to keep your items from damage while we do work. Our content specialists team will do wonders with your clean-up on all types of materials.  

Trust that SERVPRO of North Mississauga will work around the clock to make sure it is “Like it never even happened.”