Frozen Pipes
Why Does a Plumbing System Freeze?
A lot of people give little thought to their plumbing systems until there is a problem. One of the most potentially damaging plumbing problems is the problem of frozen water pipes. Frozen water pipes cause at least two problems. The first problem is:
When your water pipes are frozen, the water ceases to flow into your house. All of your showers, faucets, and toilets will stop functioning. And without running water, life becomes miserable very quickly.
Another problem with frozen water pipes is that they may burst and cause hundreds or thousands of gallons of water to flow into your house. Your ceilings, floors, and walls can become soaked with water which will cause damage that will be costly to repair.
Fortunately, a plumbing contractor can help you avoid the problem of frozen water pipes by doing some preventative maintenance.
Why Do My Water Pipes Freeze?
Water pipes freeze when the temperature surrounding the water pipes drops below 32 degrees for an extended period of time. Water freezes at 32 degrees. When your unprotected water pipes are exposed to these cold temperatures, they can freeze and maybe even burst.
Preventing Frozen Water Pipes
In order to avoid frozen water pipes, you need to take some precautionary measures. The first thing that you should do is have a professional plumber inspect your plumbing system. Professional plumbers have the training and experience to identify the areas where your plumbing system is vulnerable to cold weather.
Once the plumber identifies the areas where your water pipes are likely to freeze, he can take appropriate measures to protect them from the weather. There are many things that a professional plumber can do to keep your water pipes from freezing. One thing that a plumber will do is put insulation on all of your water pipes that are in danger of being exposed to freezing temperatures.
Sometimes, insulating your water pipes is not enough to keep them from freezing. In some cases, your plumber will wrap certain sections of your water pipes in heat tape to protect them during extremely cold weather.
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing?
Frozen water pipes can cause more problems than a temporary lack of water. The frozen water in your water pipes can burst the water lines throughout your house. When this happens, you may end up replacing a large portion of your home’s water lines. Don’t take any chances.
Call a professional plumber to inspect your plumbing system and to prevent any problems before they occur.
Are your pipes possibly frozen in your West Covina home? Give Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer a Call at (626) 962-0885, in order to figure out why your water isn’t working properly.