Frozen Pipe Repair

While you can’t control the weather, you can do the following to reduce significantly the likelihood of frozen pipes when the temperature dips below freezing:

• Open a faucet and allow a very small trickle of cold water to run to keep the water moving your pipes and prevent a freeze.
• Keep warm air circulating around your pipes—consider opening the under-sink cabinet to allow more warm air to circulate.
• Place a small fan near your pipes and cabinets to keep the air moving.
• Ensure basement doors, windows, and crawl spaces are properly sealed and weather-stripped.
• Insulate your external and/or exposed pipes with the necessary pipe insulation materials.
• Drain out your sprinkler system before the winter season (disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses and water spigots).
• Seal and insulate your attic, and consider replacing drafty windows and doors.
• Consider installing storm windows and protective plastic coverings for colder areas.

Yes, a frozen pipe can be fixed. If the pipe has yet to burst, plumbers can manually thaw the pipes using tools, warm towels, and space heaters. If it has burst, then burst pipe repair kits and replacements can help solve the issue. When a burst pipe occurs, you should call a plumber who can help minimize water damage and repair the pipe correctly.

Frozen pipes are repaired through manual thawing techniques or burst pipe repair services. The repair method depends on the level of damage the frozen pipe sustained.

Eventually, frozen pipes will thaw on their own, but it’s better to thaw them quickly if possible. Gentle heat sources like a space heater or warm towels can help thaw frozen pipes.