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Tips for Preventing and Thawing Frozen PipesWe? are in the thick of the frozen pipe season, so now is an ideal time to review helpful tips for preventing frozen pipes - and thawing them safely. You can protect your home by preventing frozen pipes. Several thousand dollars can be spent on repairs in case your frozen pipes burst. It is definitely something we do not want to happen to you! The following information will show you how to safely thaw frozen pipes. It will also be invaluable in the future to know when to repair water pipes!Here's everything you need to know about preventing frozen pipesIt is crucial to prevent pipes from freezing in the first place. Insulate pipes in areas of your house that are not heated. Typical unheated areas in your home include:AtticsUnder? kitchen and bathroom cabinetsGaragesBasementsCrawl? SpacesAn? insulating pipe sleeve, UL-listed heat tape, or even a heat cable can be obtained at a hardware store. If you follow the instructions on the package properly, you will prevent frozen pipes. It is always wise to have an alternate source of heat in case you lose power. In case of power failure, a backup generator will be there to help! Additionally, you will prevent your pipes from freezing as well as have a warmer home.<img width="305" src="">Keep the garage door closed! Your garage allows a lot of heat (and dollars) to escape. This will keep exposed pipes from freezing. To prevent pipes from freezing, it is a good idea to let a very slow drip continue during extremely cold weather. This allows water to travel through the pipes. As a result, the pipes will not freeze. This preventative tip should only be applied in COLD weather.Easy Steps for Thawing Frozen PipesIf? frozen pipes are to be thawed, they should be done carefully. First, turn the water faucets on. Water will not flow freely through a frozen pipe. If one pipe freezes, there are likely to be more pipes to thaw.When you find the frozen pipe, double-check that the faucet is turned on. Both the cold and hot faucets need to be open. It will accelerate thawing and remove cold water from pipes if you move water.To thaw frozen pipes under kitchen and bathroom cabinets, you can open the cabinet doors and use a space heater. Thawing frozen pipes can be accomplished using hairdryers, hot towels, heat lamps, and electrical heating tape. The easiest way to prevent melting ice from being trapped behind the blockage is to use a hairdryer, hot towels, or electrical tape to start closest to the faucet and work towards the blockage.In some cases, frozen pipes are behind a wall or in hard-to-reach areas. The thawing of frozen pipes will take some innovation in such cases, but it is possible. The easiest way to thaw frozen pipes is to increase the house's temperature. When you know where to find the pipe behind the wall, infrared lamps are helpful. It is not uncommon for the heat from the infrared lamp to be powerful enough to melt the frozen pipe behind the wall. The last resort, and only if you feel comfortable, is to cut out a section of the wall to gain access to the frozen pipe.You should never thaw frozen pipes using a blow torch or anything with an open flame. The majority of frozen pipes occur overnight, but we've seen them all. Protect your pipes, property, and yourself by handling your frozen pipe issue as soon as possible.When Do You Need Water Pipe Repair?Your pipes will burst soon enough if you do not thaw frozen pipes. Cut off the water main to the house. A knowledge of where to find the main water shut off valve is very useful. Normaly, the main water shut-off valve is located near the water meter. However, just in case, locate the shut-off valve ahead of time. If your pipe needs to be repaired, call your local plumber.<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3299.0227192637512!2d-118.6119616842052!3d34.222438280560134!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x80c2968185d8577b%3A0x170e69830a58958a!2sCandu%20Plumbing%20%26%20Rooter!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1630558749071!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen loading="lazy"></iframe>22144 Eccles St, Canoga Park, CA 91304 https://canduplumbing.com/plumbing-in-san-fernando-valley & Rooter(855) 522-2638https://canduplumbing.com