It’s freezing in Savannah, Georgia, and an epidemic of frozen and burst pipes is on the rise. With so many calls made to shut off the water source, it’s important to prevent a similar event from occurring inside your home or office. Burst pipes can rack up thousands of dollars in repairs, so it’s best to know how to handle one.
If you haven’t been able to take preventive actions such as draining water from your pipes or keeping them insulated, here are some tips to deal with a frozen pipe from the American Red Cross. If you need help with water damage restoration in Savannah, GA, after a pipe leak or burst, call ServiceMaster of Savannah right away.
Thawing a Frozen Pipe
Locating the frozen portion of the pipe will help you thaw it well. Start inspecting places with poor insulation, such as the garage and exterior walls.
- Do not use open flames to melt the ice inside the pipes. Use a portable space heater, an electric hair dryer, or an electric heating pad on the frozen portion of the pipe. Don’t overload outlets or extension cords.
- Wait until the normal water pressure is restored before you remove the heat.
- Ice inside the pipe can also be thawed by running water through it. Keep the faucet open.
- Pipes are a part of one big system. If one pipe is frozen, other pipes may be frozen, too.
- If you can’t find the frozen portion of the pipe or cannot handle the job on your own, contact a qualified plumber for help.
One common sign of a frozen pipe is the huge reduction in the volume of water that normally comes out of a faucet when it is turned on. A trickle often means that the pipe is frozen somewhere.
Preventing Frozen Pipes
- Set the thermostat to a constant temperature throughout the day.
- If there are water pipes in the garage, keep the garage doors closed.
- Maintain good ventilation by opening cabinet doors near the plumbing. Keep containers with harmful cleaners and chemicals away from children’s reach.
- During freezing temperatures, run water through the pipe to prevent it from freezing.
- When leaving your home during the winter, keep the heat turned on and set it to a temperature not lower than 55° F.
Got Frozen Pipes? We Are One Call Away.
ServiceMaster of Savannah provides disaster mitigation following water damage and mold growth due to burst or frozen pipes in Savannah, GA. Our services are tailored to get the job done at the earliest time possible. We work with both residential and commercial property owners in the area.
Call ServiceMaster of Savannah at (912) 244-6966 for a faster response or fill out our online contact form. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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